Giant forest spiders are among the largest web-building spiders found in wooded habitats and are often noticed because of their size and massive webs. Their appearance can be alarming, especially when ...

When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the heaviest body. A few species are genuine monsters on both counts. Others are ...

A rare “giant spider” appears in restored grasslands, a sign that the habitat has once again become ideal for predators today.

You’re walking back to the house at dusk. Thinking about dinner. Not thinking about spiders. Then you hit a web. Across the face. There’s a big shape hanging in it. If you spend a lot of time outside, ...

ATLANTA — Not everyone would welcome a web of giant spiders outside their front door — but for Lee Guthrie, it’s a sight he’s grown to love. To the right of his porch, several Joro spiders have built ...

Joro spiders, an invasive orb-weaving species native to East Asia, have invaded the U.S. and most of the Southeastern states.

Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...