Arachnids
Spider With a Venomous Bite That Rots Human Flesh Discovered in MexicoThe arachnid belongs to a genus, or group of species, known as Loxosceles—which are commonly referred to as recluse spiders, violin spiders, brown spiders, fiddle-backs or reapers.
Arachnophobe Who Woke Up With Earache and Vertigo Finds Spider In His Ear"My initial reaction was just to get the bloody thing out of me as fast as possible," the man said.
This Bizarre Arachnid Has the Face of a BunnyKnown by its scientific name Metagryne bicolumnata, the strange creature was filmed and photographed in the Ecuadorian rainforest.
Scorpions Invade Cities to Find Food, Kill HundredsDeforestation and urban sprawl are forcing the venomous animals into contact with humans.
Male Brown Widow Spiders Prefer Cannibalistic FemalesResearchers suggest that the older females may be seducing the males with pheromone signals.
Scorpion-Tailed Spider Chimera Discovered in AmberThe creature fills the gap between ancient tailed arachnids and true spiders.
New Tarantula Named After Gabriel García MárquezThe creature has an entirely new type of hair covering its body.
Eight New Whip Spiders Found in Amazon Rain ForestThe creatures have striking arm-like claws, but are harmless to humans.
