A SNEAKY spider that becomes “virtually invisible to predators” has been discovered. The critter is described as a “master ...

Researchers discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in northern Australia with uniquely engineered burrows, enhancing ...

Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school—they are ... The specimens were then sent to experts around Australia, who are working to describe any new species ...

All other spiders in Australia are generally considered to be low or non-toxic.” Research has disproved previous concerns about redback spider bites. Although they contain venom, effects take ...

Funnel-web spiders are a regular cause for concern in NSW, but the Australian Reptile Park on ... webs and when combined with an abundance of insects for food, they will roam and often venture ...

Now cold-blooded Australian-introduced spiders and other insects are moving down with them, driven by a warming climate. That’s brought a warning from an arachnid expert, who says there’s ...

Insects typically have three pairs of legs, so six in total. That means that critters like centipedes, spiders, and roly-polys (also known as pill bugs) actually aren’t insects. Instead ...

Australia has a fearsome reputation for venomous animals, but when it comes to spiders it is considered a lucky country. The Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, Darren Roberts ...

But scientists have only described about a third of Australia's estimated ... across three states to learn about insects and other arthropods such as spiders. Students of all ages got to survey ...

Andy G Howe receives funding from the Australian Government ... Now some students are not just learning about insects and spiders at school — they are putting them on the map and even ...