It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...

Scientists just sequenced the first sea spider genome, uncovering genetic clues to limb growth, regeneration, and ancient ...

A selection of moments across the Triangle and North Carolina as captured through the lens of the N&O’s visual journalists.

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

They blend into their surroundings to avoid being hunted down, communicate, temperature control, and even mating displays.

Someone (usually me) in your home informs you that there is a gigantic spider in the bathroom that needs dealing with, only ...

With summer here, more spiders and bees are coming. Read to learn about the pain of spider bites and bee stings, and which ...

This previously unknown symbiotic relationship helps keep methane—a major greenhouse gas—trapped in the ocean.

The Tetragnatha spider stretches its legs to become nearly invisible. Learn how this clever behavior helps it hunt and survive near water.

Here's what happened to the owner after humans called the city about the furry little guy, who was running through their neighborhood.

Business for animals in the entertainment industry — and their trainers — is drying up, as jobs move away from California and ...

June 19 (UPI) -- A baby spider monkey wearing a diaper was captured after running loose through a San Antonio neighborhood.