The finding opens up new research opportunities to better understand animal-controlling fungus and illuminates the diversity ...

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A Chinese researcher, and longtime fan, has named 16 newly discovered spider species after Chou’s most famous songs. The discovery, led by arachnologist Mi Xiaoqi of Tongren University, in Guizhou ...

Peacock spiders are well known for their elaborate dances – but their extraordinary jumps smash speed records.

The Dark Side of the Ocean: New Giant Sea Bug Species Named After Darth Vader ... study investigated the identity of a fungus found on a spider during filming of the BBC Winterwatch series in ...

The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal.

After studying the samples, Dr. Evans determined that the cave spiders had been hijacked by a fungus he dubbed Gibellula ...

The new temporary attraction with live tarantulas and lots of facts hopes to make you more curious than apprehensive.

Three new Mexican spider monkeys are settling into their new home at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. The new monkeys ...

Surveys conducted as part of a major habitat-restoration project have recorded nearly 40 rare species in the New Forest.  The ...