
How to avoid and treat Australia’s deadliest bites
Here are the top 5 Aussie predators that can ruin your trip, how to avoid them, and what to do if you find yourself victim.
Here are the top 5 Aussie predators that can ruin your trip, how to avoid them, and what to do if you find yourself victim.
Venom from a species of tarantula could lead to the first effective treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
A Sydney scientist has discovered seven new species of peacock spiders, the beautiful, tiny Australian jumping spiders renowned for their courtship dance.
An enormous Sydney funnel-web spider has been handed in to have its venom ‘milked’, to help with the production of anti-venom.
Only two Australian spiders can kill you, but the rest are a pretty fascinating bunch.
A rare fully red mouse spider has been found in north-western Sydney, after a huge infestation.
A genetic mutation has caused a rare colourful funnel-web spider
A group of scientists, teachers and Aboriginal rangers have found 13 new species of Australian spider
Scientists have discovered seven new Australian spiders, including a new tarantula, in the Northern Territory