Although they appear to be perfectly capable of taking care of themselves, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering extending Endangered Species Act protection to 11 tarantula species native ...

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If you thought that tarantulas weren't terrifying enough, scientists have now discovered a new kind of tarantula about the same size as a human face You can save this article by registering for free ...

It's big, it's hairy and it's venomous. The newest spider to give arachnophobes the willies, a tarantula named Poecilotheria rajaei has been discovered on the island nation of Sri Lanka. With a leg ...

Arachnophobes beware! Your worst nightmare has been discovered in the form of a venomous and quick-moving tarantula the size of your face that lives in the forests of northern Sri Lanka. The colorful ...

When you picture a tarantula, you may imagine a terrifying black hairy spider. But an incredible new video has emerged online that may change your vision of the creatures in the future. The footage ...