Most people were stunned that the stoney-face man was driving at high speeds on a highway as the big huntsman was inches away from him.

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 ...

Scientists have analyzed ancient DNA and compared more than 400 fossils from 17 natural history museums to figure out how and why extinct sloths got so big.

Spiders often trigger fear, but some harbor parasites that could make even the bravest shudder. Among these is a family of ...

Close-up female of Spider Tarantula (Lasiodora parahybana) in threatening position. Largest spider in terms of leg-span is the giant huntsman spider. Females can live up to 25 years. Nothing. If you ...

Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate. When you purchase ...

After the huntsman, the giant golden orb spider is the next biggest-spanned arachnid. They are usually found anywhere north of Noosa and on occasion in the “forestry” parts of Brisbane.

The American starlet spent a big chunk of time in Australia while the filming of the enemies-to-lovers storyline, which involved her encountering a ‘trained’ Huntsman spider. Australians would be ...

The two creepy-crawlies take a few fierce stabs at each other in the video before the wasp deals a final blow to the spider. “Oh no, I think he’s been stung,” Ms Teede says as the huntsman ...

An Australian woman who had an extreme fear of spiders decided to let a giant arachnid hatch dozens of babies in her room. Kristy Griffin said huntsman spiders had always given her the creeps ...