A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed in to ... and they can have a leg span of 16 centimeters (about 6.3 inches), according to the Australian Museum.

Native to the rainforests of South America, particularly in countries like Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana, this spider can weigh up to 6 ounces and have a leg span of nearly 11 inches. While its leg ...

With sharp fangs and eight legs, spiders cause quite a reaction. They come in all shapes and sizes, but these are the biggest spiders in the world. The six-spotted fishing spider can grow up to 2. ...

While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.

The Six-Legged Robot That Wants to Teach Programming The Vincross Hexa spider-crab can dance, record video, climb up stairs and perform all sorts of tricks. WSJ’s Joanna Stern took the robot for ...

Surprisingly, the team found that the spiders (but only adult males) are using their legs to smell. Commonly known as the wasp spider for females' striking striped appearance, Argiope bruennichi ...