A Colossal Arachnid Discovery In a remarkable turn of events, the largest male funnel-web spider ever recorded has found a ...

These spider-impaling spiders live in Madagascar, South Africa, and Australia. They’re called pelican spiders because their gigantic jaws resemble seabirds beaks, National Geographic explains.

Fittingly named Hemsworth, the spider spans 9.2 centimeters (about 3.6 inches) from foot to foot, according to the Australian Reptile Park. It surpasses the record set by the park’s previous ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

However, upon closer inspection, they soon realized it was a male.According to the Australian Museum, the average length of a funnel-web spider’s body is 1 to 5 centimeters, with male spiders ...