New species of velvet spider is named after actor and animal rights activist Joaquin Phoenix for his role in 'Joker.' There is a red mark on the spider that resembles the famous smile.

That Lucas the Spider is getting his own plushie is perhaps the least surprising thing about his catapult success (more than two million subscribers and over 100 million views in less than a year).

The long-awaited Lucas the Spider plushie FINALLY arrived just before Christmas. But for many, he wouldn't talk. When he did, he sounded demonic.