There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the ...

A giant funnel-web spider, named Hemsworth, has been recognized as the largest of its kind ever recorded by the Australian ...

In Australia, residents are urged to capture funnel-web spiders, despite their deadly reputation. These spiders' venom is crucial for producing life-saving antivenom, especially during breeding ...