Though it might seem surprising to find seven new species of fuzzy spiders in a relatively short period of time, the identifications are solid, says tarantula expert Robert Raven, a senior curator ...

If you’re exploring nature in California this fall, there’s a chance you could be sharing the trail with one of the largest spiders in the world. Male tarantulas are embracing the cooler ...

Even though the large, fuzzy spiders tend to give people the heebie-jeebies, the arachnids are generally harmless and pose no threat to humans, Ruppert said.

What has eight fuzzy legs, a docile demeanor and the ability to liquefy its food before eating? If you are a member of the American Tarantula Society, the answer is: ...

The slow-moving spiders are typically dark brown. Tarantulas can be seen scuttling throughout most of California, Perry said. The arachnids dig their burrows in areas with lots of brush and sandy ...

These big fuzzy guys are pretty common across the state and are more likely to be seen as they come out of their burrows looking for mates. There are 15 species of tarantulas in Texas , as ...

The three most common spiders found in Massachusetts are harmless to both humans and pets. ... (Phidippus audax) look almost cuddly, with their large eyes and hairs giving them a fuzzy appearance.

A newly discovered species of fungus takes control of cave-dwelling spiders in Ireland and Northern Ireland, similar to the exploding zombie ant fungus that inspired The Last of Us.

Even though the large, fuzzy spiders tend to give people the heebie-jeebies, the arachnids are generally harmless and pose no threat to humans, Ruppert said.

Even though the large, fuzzy spiders tend to give people the heebie-jeebies, the arachnids are generally harmless and pose no threat to humans, Ruppert said.