The rainforest has many layers There are thousands of tree species in the Amazon rainforest, many of which grow to between 80 and 100 feet tall, developing huge networks of branches that make up the ...

Scientists already knew that the mandibles, fangs, and stingers of several invertebrate species contain large amounts of heavy metals, such as zinc, copper, and manganese—up to 20 percent by ...

The newly discovered species are named Spelaeochthonius dugigulensis, S. geumgulensis, S. magwihalmigulensis, and ...

From venomous spiders to flesh-burrowing larvae, these terrifying insects seem ripped from your worst nightmares. Meet 10 of ...

Discover 10 deadly animals that people around the world actually eat — from Japan’s lethal fugu to Cambodia’s fried ...

Among the most common spiders found in and around the home, the shy grass spider (aka a funnel-web spider) builds dense, silk-lined webs/burrows to trap its insect victims. They’re also super fast ...

How did Ukraine strike deep into Russia with drones, and no pilots crossing the border? Scripps News’ Jason Bellini investigates Operation Spider Web and the future of autonomous drone warfare.

Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

In an unexpected twist, a non-venomous spider has been caught poisoning its victims by lacing its silk wrappings with vomited toxins. The feather-legged lace weaver (Uloborus plumipes), common across ...

Spiders’ fangs are often so small that they have a hard time puncturing human skin, making them less of a risk than other bites or stings. When a spider bite does occur, venom is injected into ...

Sydney funnel-web spiders are large, robust spiders with shiny, hairless bodies that are usually black or dark brown. The females are usually larger than males and can reach up to five centimeters in ...