Spiders and their relatives are called arachnids. Scientist have grouped them together into a class called Arachnida. Arachnology is the study of this group of animals

Enjoy a collection of photos and pictures of awesome stuff you don't see every day. From amazing places, unique animals, to just cool stuff, this...

Learn how to draw spiders by understanding their anatomy.

I like the focus on form that this working sketch shows. How the joints are connected, the cleanliness of the body. But it isn't shaded to show the form. See the note on the photo of this finished drawing.

Being able to identify the key body parts of a spider may not make you an arachnologist, but it will make you a better pest management professional.

I HATE being bitten. I’ve been bitten by something in my sleep every night for the past week, and I think I’ve finally found the culprit: a little jumping spider. The spider, which I…

Although spiders are generally feared and even hated, they're useful creatures: they feed on insects and pests, and if you don't live in Australia, most of the spiders visiting your home don't...