It happens every year in Australia but the fact that it's an annual occurrence doesn't make the 'Spider Apocalypse' any ...

The "real" Sydney funnel-web spider (the creature originally described in 1877 as Atrax robustus) is found throughout the ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The wrap-around spider, native to Australia, has captivated the internet due to its unique camouflage technique. This spider ...

A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed in to a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the largest of its kind they’d ever seen. Fittingly named Hemsworth, the ...

Australia is home to a diverse range of spiders, many of which can appear intimidating due to their size. One of the most commonly encountered large spiders is the huntsman spider.

While Aussies are stereotypically a tough bunch, we rate fairly highly for having, often irrational, fears. Research from the ...

Not all beings with small size and barely noticeable existence are harmless. Example in case- spiders. According to a study, ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.