In southeastern Brazil, researchers set out to look for tarantula species with a rare and “striking” characteristic. Tarantulas, belonging to the Theraphosidae family, are among the largest spiders on ...

The new species was discovered in the Chapada Diamantina region in Brazil’s state of Bahia. Photo by Matheus Seiji Goto via Unsplash Five elusive species of “tiny” tree-dwelling tarantulas, found only ...

Tarantulas can be found all over the world. If you live in North America, there’s a good chance that any tarantula you’ve crossed paths with has been brown, but more vibrant-looking variations do ...

Seven new tree-dwelling tarantula species have been identified in southeastern Brazil, including three from heavily deforested regions, according to a study. Getty Images/iStockphoto In southeastern ...