The trapdoor spider lives in the open woodland habitats and builds burrows in the black soils in northeast Australia. "It's a big, beautiful species," said Michael Rix, ...

That’s because this particular giant trapdoor spider fossil is estimated to be around 11 to 16 million years old. A trapdoor spider watches from its hatch in Australia’s Springbrook National Park.

A trap door with silken hinges might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but it's actually something that comes out of some spiders — and there's a new species to add to the list.

Rare and colorful, the tarantula-like creature is a type of golden trapdoor spider belonging to the genus Euoplos, which since 2017 has been the subject of an extensive research program, according ...

Australia is also home to other massive spiders, like a mega spider found in 2021.Much like this new species of trapdoor spider, scientists were intrigued to discover that such a spider existed.

Trapdoor spiders burst out of their hiding spots to attack prey, usually small insects. While venomous, the Euoplos dignitas is not considered dangerous to humans, according to a study published ...

Trapdoor spiders traditionally have a life span between five and 20 years. While females stay in or near their burrows, males leave once they are mature and go in search of a mate.

Scientists have described a rare and giant species of trapdoor spider found only in the Brigalow Belt in Central Queensland, Australia. Queensland Museum. March 21, 2023, 3:38 PM EDT.

A newly discovered fossilized giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales is captivating both scientists and the public. This remarkable discovery, detailed in a recent study published in the ...

A Euoplos dignitas spider pictured in 2021. A trap door with silken hinges might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but it's actually something that comes out of some spiders — and there ...

A trap door with silken hinges might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but it's actually something that comes out of some spiders — and there's a new species to add to the list.