Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Perhaps the most famous group of spiders that construct funnel-shaped webs is the Australian funnel-web spiders. There are 36 of them and some are dangerous as they produce a fast-acting and ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

They're notable for having a red hourglass marking on their dark brown or black bodies ... The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) can cause serious illness and even death in humans.

The Secret Code spider, a 2.36 millimeter yellowish brown web-weaving arachnid ... Excuse spider, a fuzzy brown and white critter, shares its name with a track from Chou's 2004 album "Common ...

SYDNEY — Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname ...