former head of spiders at the Australian Reptile Park, who first described it in the early 2000s and gave the spiders the nickname "big boys." These funnel-web spiders are the largest of the three ...

In January, Australian scientists announced the discovery of a bigger, more venomous species of the funnel-web spider. The new species, dubbed Big Boy, was first discovered in the early 2000s by ...

In Australia's arid and semi-arid zones lives a highly elusive predator. It's small but fierce and feisty, with big eyes, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent ... Funnel-web spiders are found across southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, but only certain species in eastern ...

Australia has many venomous animal and insect species. Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake or spider can help save a life. Here’s the expert advice on how to respond ...

Sydneysiders can expect are surge in funnel-web spiders this autumn. Picture: Supplied Australian Reptile Park seeking funnel web spider donations. Picture: Supplied Spider keeper Emma Teni said ...

These conditions are when the arachnids thrive most. The Australian Reptile Zoo is encouraging people to catch funnel web spiders - if they spot them - safely and to hand it in for its antivenom ...

Australia has many venomous animal and insect species. Knowing what to do and what to avoid when bitten by a snake or spider can help save a life. Here’s the expert advice on how to respond ...

An Australian zoo is urging the public to catch and donate the world’s deadliest spiders to support its lifesaving antivenom programme. The Australian Reptile Park in Sydney says this has been a “very ...