Think spiders are small? Think again. Our latest video explores the ten largest spiders on Earth, from species with thick, hairy bodies to giants that can stretch their legs more than a foot across.

In the forests of South Africa lurks an arachnophobe’s nightmare – Nephila kowaci, the largest web-spinning spider in the world. The females of this newly discovered species have bodies that are 3-4 ...

Currently, more than 46,000 spider species stretch their eight legs in habitats across the world, in every country and continent except Antarctica. And those are only the ones scientists have been ...

While most spiders are small and harmless, some species grow to impressive sizes, showcasing fascinating adaptations and hunting strategies. Here are seven of the largest spider species found in the ...

It's a quiet autumn evening. You're enjoying some TV, when an unscripted movement catches your eye. A large house spider (Tegenaria domestica) is striding across the rug toward you. You make a sudden ...