New research reveals African social spiders shift behavior over time, challenging assumptions about animal personality.

Dive into the deadly world of venomous spiders as we compare the infamous Black Widow to the fearsome Funnel-web. Discover which of these arachnids holds the crown for the most dangerous bite and why.

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that African social spiders—dubbed "hippie spiders" for their ...

Previous rank: 12 After winning the first NCAA tournament game in program history, the Spiders could be primed for more in ...

Let’s say you’re on safari in Southern Africa. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so you soak in the sights, traipsing ...

The fossil, named Keurbos susanae, was found in South Africa's Soom Shale. Unusually, it's preserved inside-out, showcasing muscles and guts while lacking its carapace, head and legs. Its exact ...

The crash occurred just after take off from Bird Island in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, according to reports Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 ...

Hollyoaks and I'm a Celeb star Owen Warner is set to battle spiders in a "unique" British horror-comedy. Directed by Creep's Christopher Smith, Spider Island will follow a group of social media ...

In WWF’s new ‘How climate changes wildlife’ series on the need to safeguard wildlife around the world from these harmful impacts, we start in Africa where a severe drought in Kenya prompted an ...

"American Pie" star Shannon Elizabeth ditched living in Hollywood for a move to South Africa to support a cause close to her heart. Elizabeth spoke at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh last ...

In a January interview with The Times-Dispatch, University of Richmond junior Maggie Doogan was asked if there was a temptation to leave the Spiders following a sophomore season during which she ...