Spiders

Angela Wright's apartment was sprayed, but the brown recluse spiders remained.

It is currently unclear which species of spider created the webs.

"You need to see it to believe it… they're literally sailing through the air," one biologist noted.

Regal jumping spiders can jump six times their own body length.

Researchers suggest that the older females may be seducing the males with pheromone signals.

It outlived the next-oldest known spider by some 15 years.

He is the largest male specimen ever found.

The creature fills the gap between ancient tailed arachnids and true spiders.

It's related to an extremely deadly spider, but it's in its own genus and, thankfully, its venom isn't toxic enough to kill a human.

They keep their prey at arm's length.

Peacock spiders use their tiny rainbows to attract mates.

The new spider was discovered along the coastline of Australia.

The pollywog was even bigger than the arachnid.

Animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria adhere to the 24-hour cycle, also known as a circadian rhythm, 24-hour internal clock, or sleep-wake cycle.

The city's Soreq creek has a large mosquito population, which provides perfect prey for the long-jawed spiders.

Once is enough for many of these ladies.

A scientist and four students went to the Caribbean and collected and described 15 new species, and they are certain there are more out there.

Threesomes have rarely been witnessed among other animals. (Besides humans.)

At first, they thought the 5-year-old girl had a normal bruise.

Subterranean spiders serve as harbingers of environmental dangers to come.

One example of trade between animals is the way some females exchange sex for a nice present.

The spider may be able to select leaves with hues similar to its own body for more effective camouflage.

Some common insecticides alter plants' genetics, making them more vulnerable to tiny, destructive arachnids.

The creature has an entirely new type of hair covering its body.

Jayden Burleigh, 22, was reportedly bitten while walking on the north coast of New South Wales.

Studying the way the toxins block nerve cells led scientists to a molecule that may be safe and effective enough to use as a drug.

The creatures have striking arm-like claws, but are harmless to humans.

The horrid ground weaver is found in only three locations.

And one of them is named after Johnny Cash.

The cocoon webs are also stronger than the spider's usual creations.