Tarantulas are intimidating arachnids. From long hairy legs to a propensity for nocturnal escapades, they definitely rank high on the list of “spiders you wouldn’t want to encounter in the middle of ...

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Why are some tarantulas so vividly colored? Scientists have puzzled over why these large, hairy spiders, active primarily during the evening and at night-time, would sport such vibrant blue and green ...

There are some wildly colored animals in nature, and tarantulas are no exception. Researchers wondered why some types of these big hairy spiders that tend to be nocturnal hunters sport vibrant blue ...

The easiest way to tell a tarantula from a mouse spider? One is a fraction of the size of the other, and moves at a much faster speed. Here's what to know.

A scientist has discovered nine new species of colorful tree-climbing tarantulas in central and eastern Brazil, including four belonging to a mysterious, old genus and others that are quite picky ...

Sri Lanka is home to a new species of tarantula—and its females are fuzzy, turquoise-tinged, and big enough to comfortably hug a donut. Scientists found the arachnids within an isolated patch of ...

The Brazilian black tarantula is famous for its velvety appearance and unusually calm temperament, but its slow growth, long ...

The large arachnids have long been thought to be colorblind, but new evidence suggests they can perceive each others’ brilliant coloring. By Joshua Sokol Tarantulas are fuzzy, active in the dark and ...

Tiny arachnids known as peacock spiders are remarkable for many reasons: their adorable many-eyed faces, elaborate courtship performances, and ninja-like jumping skills. Males also sport extremely ...

Tarantulas are one of the most well-known types of spiders. There's a reason fake tarantulas are sold at Halloween — some people think they're creepy. But others like them and keep them as pets. No ...