Gravity-fighting Australian peacock spiders have been put through their paces in the name of science to understand how well ...

A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier, an arachnid expert says. Associate Professor of ...

Huntsman spiders, native and infamous in Australia, are also found in parts of New Zealand, most commonly in Auckland. The ...

It’s been a challenging first year in Australia for the Ten Pound Poms. Promised a better house, great job prospects and an ...

DPIRD warned Kimberley residents and visitors to the area in particular, encouraging them "to keep an eye out for this serious weed" — and to report observations. First detected in mid-2024 during a ...

When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action ...

Sharks spotted in flooded canals as Australia grapples with Cyclone Alfred aftermath - Authorities warn of rising waters, ...

A horrifying video of some kids playing and using a dead snake as a ‘skipping rope’ in Australia’s Queensland was shared on ...

A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.

A newly discovered species of venomous spider in Texas is sparking heated debate among experts, with some warning it could pose a threat to humans and others arguing its danger has been exaggerated.

Almost all of Adam's tattoos are "backyard jobs" done at home or in prison. A collaboration between a not-for-profit and ...