A subgroup of air-breathing, terrestrial (land) arthropods, spiders are not actually insects but rather belong to the Class Arachnida (a.k.a. arachnid). Besides spiders, other arachnids include ...

Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

Inspect your home for small openings where spiders can enter and use caulk to seal gaps around window frames, door frames, ...

BRIDGEPORT - Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will introduce a pair of Black-handed spider monkeys in their new habitat at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Supported by the Bradshaw-Mack family, the spacious ...

All habitats depend on predators to keep things in balance. Your garden is a habitat full of wildlife, and while predators like the praying mantis and the ladybug tend to be celebrated, there’s ...

Discover the Peacock Spider, Australia’s tiny dancing wonder. Learn about its colorful displays, unique behaviorus.

Did you know that South Carolina has its own official state spider? It’s the largest of its species and one of the biggest in the state. If caught off guard, spotting this arachnid in person might be ...

Did you know that South Carolina has its own official state spider? It’s the largest of its species and one of the biggest in the state. If caught off guard, spotting this arachnid in person might be ...

Joro spiders, those scary-looking critters that can apparently fly through the air when their giant webs are lifted by the wind, have been making big headlines in recent weeks — mainly because of ...