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False widow spider preys on baby bat in never-before-seen encounter
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Before now, the species had never been seen catching bats.

Parasitic worm forces tarantulas to tiptoe, then starves them to death
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists discovered a new type of parasitic worm that only infects the mouths of tarantula spiders.

Are daddy longlegs really the most venomous spiders in the world?
By Ashley Hamer published
Is there any truth to the tale that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spiders?

Brazilian wandering spiders: Bites & other facts
By Jessie Szalay published
The Brazilian wandering spider, also called the banana spider, is one of the planet's most venomous spiders.

Giant huntsman spider: The world's largest spider by leg span
By Jessie Szalay, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference Huntsman spiders are long-legged predators that hunt down their prey. Giant huntsman spiders are one of the world's biggest spiders.

Black widow spiders: Facts about this infamous group of arachnids
By Mindy Weisberger, Jessie Szalay published
Black widow spiders are several species of arachnids in the genus Latrodectus that are known for the females' striking appearance and rumored tendency to eat their mates.

Jumping spiders: Facts about the cutest arachnids on the planet
By Stephanie Pappas published
Jumping spiders are a diverse bunch. Some are drab, while others sport a dazzling array of colors and patterns. And they really can jump.

Deadly and massive 'Megaspider' found in Australia has fangs that can puncture a fingernail
By Mindy Weisberger published
The Australian Reptile Park recently welcomed the biggest funnel-web spider that the keepers had ever seen.
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