Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

From the cobwebs that drape the corners of our basements to the webs spun gracefully in our gardens, spiders are ubiquitous ...

When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of ...

"If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance and go straight to hospital," researcher Geoff Isbister said.

Spiders, their venom and their silk pose many unsolved questions for science. A new study provides clues to better understand ...

Nature’s anything but a safe place. Some of the creatures you’ll find out there are straight-up biological weapons. Get ready ...

A primary school-aged boy remains in hospital after he was bitten by a funnel-web spider in a popular Sydney park. NSW Ambulance paramedics were called following reports the boy had been bitten by ...