New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

Researchers took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more susceptible and attractive to invasions by non-native plants or animals, making them prime targets for these species to spread ...

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Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has welcomed three cute new residents — a trio of young Mexican spider monkeys who have ...

Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

Three new Mexican spider monkeys are settling into their new home at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. The new monkeys ...

Did you know that the way weeds spread isn't your only woe? Some species can also attract pests to your yard. Discover which ...

With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is good to know what action you should take if you are bitten.

They’re venomous cannibals, hiding in our homes. With something like fifteen quadrillion spiders around, we can’t escape them ...

Researchers have highlighted a new type of mind-altering parasite that takes over spiders and changes how they act.

Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection.

The next time you happen to find yourself lost in a tropical rainforest in South America, resist the urge to pet this spider ...