For the majority of the year, native spiders take up residence in our homes and gardens, but tend to stay out of sight (and, cucially, mind). It's only in autumn, when the weather takes a turn, that ...

A zoo in the United Kingdom is celebrating a decade of reviving a species that nearly became extinct. In a Facebook post, the Chester Zoo marked the release of thousands of giant fen raft spiders, ...

Giant spiders the size of a human hand have had a record breeding year in the UK following conservation efforts. A decade ago, Chester Zoo released thousands of fen raft Spiders after the species was ...

A reptile expert has shared his fears that a deadly spider species could invade the UK. Chris Newman, Director of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare, said he is worried that the Black Widow ...

Have you ever wondered how many spiders live with you in your home? According to survey data from YouGov, they are the most disliked creepy-crawly in the UK so it’s a bit of a strange thought that ...

People across the UK have been urged not to bother picking up conkers this autumn if their only intention is to scatter them around the house. It comes as the spider mating season reaches its peak, ...

Discover how the diving bell spider constructs a silk platform underwater and uses it to trap air and make a diving bell.