In the Peruvian Amazon, a remarkable spider species from the genus Cyclosa has been discovered, showcasing an extraordinary ...

A Joro spider hanging from its web. Female Joros are much larger and flashier in color than males. Credit: David Hansche / Getty Images We know, the headlines can sound terrifying. In this series ...

The spider Gelanor siquirres (shown) has a seemingly unique way of hunting other arachnids, tricking them into walking right into a trap.. G. Barrantes, L. Segura-Hernández and D. Solano-Brenes ...

A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles.