What it eats: Insects, lizards, frogs and other small reptiles Why it's awesome: Arachnophobes may not appreciate the discovery of a never-before-seen "giant" tarantula species, but for fans of ...

Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus. A new study, "A hairy giant among dwarves," published this month in the ...

They might have intimidating fangs, but their venom is mild to humans, making them more of a gentle giant in the spider realm. In Brazil you also may find the Brazilian wandering spider which stalks ...