Australia is now on red alert. The New Zealand false widow spider, dubbed an 'alien monster' by scientists, has established ...

The rapid spread of a deadly invasive spider in New Zealand has sparked a warning to Australia. Not only are noble false widow spiders venomous, some populations harbour antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...

Australia is home to more than 60 species of carnivorous marsupials in the family Dasyuridae. Almost a quarter of those have ...

A lively group of Australian pelicans gathered on the sandy shore, with one pelican in the foreground stretching its massive beak wide open. The striking pink pouch and expressive pose make this a ...

This actually isn't too surprising once you see where these new spiders live, and how well-camouflaged they are. The team spent hours on foot in search of the elusive spiders. (Sylvain Hosatte) Eleven ...

Jack Betts, an actor whose six-decade career included a memorable part in 2002’s Spider-Man, has died. Betts died in his sleep at home in Los Osos, California, on Thursday, June 19, his nephew ...

Spiders are fascinating creatures, and among the approximately 45,000 known species, some stand out for their rarity and unique traits. Unlike the everyday encounter with a garden spider, these rare ...

Scientists discover sea spiders living off methane-eating bacteria in deep-sea seeps, revealing new species and unique symbiotic survival strategies ...