The study marks a major shift in understanding the Sydney funnel-web spider, with each newly identified species occupying distinct regions.

The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.

Hemsworth, a colossal funnel-web spider recently donated to the Australian Reptile Park, could make significant contributions to the park's life-saving venom-milking program, keepers say.

Sydney funnel webs, as their name suggests, are commonly found in and around Sydney. Northern New South Wales is another hot spot for these spiders. Funnel web spiders often create burrows in ...

even bigger. The Australian Reptile Park recently recorded its largest male funnel-web spider yet, CNN reported. According to the zoo, which is located north of Syndey, Australia, the spider ...

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Scientists in Australia say a group of “unusually large” funnel-web spiders is actually a new species in its own right. Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study ...

The infamous Sydney funnel-web spider, known for its deadly bite and ... Atrax robustus is now confirmed in Sydney's northern suburbs and the Central Coast, Atrax montanus in the Blue Mountains ...

SYDNEY, Jan 14 (Reuters) - 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 ...

Just like spiders themselves, webs come in all shapes and sizes, tailored to the unique needs of each species. From orb webs to funnel webs, spiders are masters of customization, creating webs ...