The eastern tarantula (Selenocosmia crassipes) is a formidable spider that could give anyone — not just arachnophobes — quite a fright. Commonly known as Australia’s “bird-eating spider,” its ...

The Duchess of Edinburgh put on a brave face — while the Princess of Wales seemed pleased! Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most ...

Duchess Sophie encountered the formidable "king of spiders" during her visit to the Peruvian Amazon, displaying visible apprehension. The royal brought her hand to her chest, mouth, and forehead while ...

A flower photographer visiting a wildlife sanctuary in Australia recorded a first-of-its-kind sighting of a colorful creature, photos show. Google Street View April ...

Australia, famously, is home to some of the most formidable wildlife on Earth, and its arachnid population is particularly legendary. From the huntsman to the orb-weaver, there are some extraordinary ...

Two new species of bird-dropping crab spiders have been discovered in Malaysia and the Philippines, according to a study. Polina Koroleva Unsplash A scientist has discovered two new species of crab ...

Construction robots are no longer a far-off idea. They're already changing job sites by tackling repetitive, heavy, and often dangerous tasks. The latest robot comes from Australia, where a ...

In western Australia, in a patch of ancient forest undisturbed by people, researchers set up pitfall traps with the goal of collecting elusive spiders. Their survey yielded two rare female specimens ...