New research has unveiled a captivating electric blue tarantula species in Thailand. A team of Thai researchers encountered this spider during their expedition to Phang-Nga province in the southern ...

This species is known for its docile temperament and long lifespan, sometimes living for over 20 years in captivity. They require a warm, humid environment and a diet of live insects, making them a ...

If you love scales, spiders and sharks, good news: following a year of work and renovations, one of the biggest museums in ...

Skunks can lose their stripes—and now we might know why Skunks can lose their stripes—and now we might know why Meet the newest species of tarantula. It’s electric blue. Meet the newest spec ...

In an exciting development for conservation enthusiasts, scientists have discovered four new tarantula species, including a brand-new genus, in the Western Ghats of India. The discovery, led by ...

Although an exact number is difficult to pin down, there are approximately 1,800 species of spiders in Southeast Asia alone and thousands more in other regions. Spiders to watch out for include the ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — Globally, tropical rain forests are among the most species-rich habitats and are therefore often prioritized in conservation efforts. A team of scientists now show that the ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need ...

New ‘snug,’ a snail with a too-small shell, described from Brunei rainforest ...

At its center, the Tarantula Nebula hosts the most massive stars known, weighing roughly 200 times the mass of the sun. The section of the nebula shown here features serene blue gas, brownish ...