A sweeping review of nearly 100,000 insect and arachnid species in North America has revealed a surprising and troubling reality: scientists lack even basic conservation assessments for the vast ...

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

With more than 40 years of research experience and nearly 200 publications to his name, George Uetz is an expert in arachnology — the study of spiders. But his illustrious career in this highly ...

Close up of black and yellow garden spider in web - Wahid Hasyim Asyari/Getty Images The differences between Joro spiders and black and yellow garden spiders go beyond their appearance. Joro spiders ...

Members of the arachnid class—think spiders, scorpions and harvestmen (daddy long legs)—are often the targets of revulsion, disgust and fear. Yet, they are crucial for ecosystems to thrive. Given the ...