In western Australia, in a patch of ancient forest undisturbed by people, researchers set up pitfall traps with the goal of collecting elusive spiders. Their survey yielded two rare female specimens ...

Most Bay Area hikers pass right by without ever noticing, but a careful eye can spot tiny towers rising up from the forest floor. These mysterious little tubes, barely an inch high, are the homes of a ...

Beneath the surface of the earth lies a fascinating world of tunnels, chambers, and burrows, home to a wide variety of creatures that have adapted to life underground. For many animals, burrowing is ...

Scientists found a “large” creature with fangs behind a trapdoor in Tamil Nadu and discovered a new species, a study said and photos show. Photos from A. Khandekar via Khandekar, Thackeray, Pawar, ...

Tarantula mating season occurs in the fall, primarily in southwestern and western states. Male tarantulas wander in search of females, while females remain near their burrows. Tarantulas are not a ...

For all the time and energy we spend making sure our yards look nice, it sure is frustrating to realize some pesky animal dug a bunch of holes in the grass. How do you know what type of animal is ...

With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support ...