There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia. Confusion over the Big Boy ...

This video documents a controlled attempt to interact repeatedly with a redback spider, one of Australia’s most venomous ...

Venom is one of nature’s most effective (and fascinating) survival tools. Across the world, a wide range of animals have ...

A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...

This video examines a spider considered the most venomous in the world, challenging a widely held assumption about where such ...

A reptile expert has shared his fears that a deadly spider species could invade the UK. Chris Newman, Director of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare, said he is worried that the Black Widow ...

Venomous animals deliver toxins by wounding another animal while poisonous animals deliver toxins passively, as another creature touches or ingests it. New Jersey is home to 22 types of snakes, two of ...

Venomous animals are unique species that produce and utilize specialized toxins by injecting prey or predators using bites, stings or spines. They primarily inject venom in order to capture their prey ...

Wondering if there are any hidden dangers lurking in Dubai's urban and natural landscapes? Here are the animals to look out ...

Kansas is home to a variety of potentially dangerous animals, ranging from bison to ticks. Four venomous snake species, two poisonous spider species, and two tick species are among the potentially ...