Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with ...

A SNEAKY spider that becomes “virtually invisible to predators” has been discovered. The critter is described as a “master ...

Researchers discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in northern Australia with uniquely engineered burrows, enhancing ...

A team of scientists led by The University of Western Australia has discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in the ...

The new spider, named Kwonkan nemoralis, was found during an expedition to Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region.

"Spiders do not usually run towards people when they sense danger. This would be like humans running towards something like ...

The female redback is famed for her sexual cannibalism and her Aussie origins.  But is there a twist in the tale?

The Australian native huntsman spider is a common creature to spot in some parts of the country - most commonly in Auckland, ...