Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even the eastern brown snake, these creatures are just a sampling of the critters ...

Few creatures inspire as much fear as venomous spiders. Just the thought of accidentally reaching into a dark corner and ...

Scientists studying the most venomous spider in the world have found the venom of some varies depending on circumstances—which could provide insights into how they could be of use for human health. Dr ...

Sydneysiders have been warned about a surge of the world’s most venomous spider as the wet season approaches — but are urged not to kill them.

Scientists have stumbled upon a possible new species of funnel-web spider near Jervis Bay on the New South Wales south coast. Scientists from the Australian National University found the large female ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large black funnel web spider on a white background with a coin to illustrate its size. The largest male specimen yet of the ...

SOMERSBY, Australia (CNN) - A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed into a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the largest of its kind they’d ever seen. Fittingly named ...

With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world's most venomous arachnid — discovered by chance — has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park, where it ...

A team of researchers has revealed why male funnel web spiders develop much deadlier venom than their female counterparts. The team has spent 20 years investigating delta-hexatoxins, the venom ...