The elusive "pinkish" species from Brazil, normally found wandering on trees, is already being targeted by the pet trade for ...

Oh no! That’s not good!” Those are probably the first few words out of your mouth when your pet tarantula goes missing. We ...

Arizona has 30 species of tarantulas and a new one was recently identified in the Chiricahua Mountains. Here's what to know about Aphonopelma jacobii.

As the demand for butterflies, spiders, ants and other terrestrial invertebrates grows worldwide, researchers in a recent ...

A new tarantula species, Aphonopelma jacobii, was recently discovered in Arizona. Researchers say they are docile and have striking colors.

Arizona has 30 species of tarantulas and a new one was recently identified in the Chiricahua Mountains. Here's what to know about Aphonopelma jacobii.

Researchers have described a new electric-blue species of tarantula from Thailand. The vibrant tarantula (Chilobrachys natanicharum) was known from the pet trade but hadn’t been seen in nature ...

Discover 10 rare and lesser-known endangered wildlife species in India, each facing threats but holding vital roles in their ...

What has eight fuzzy legs, a docile demeanor and the ability to liquefy its food before eating? If you are a member of the American Tarantula Society, the answer is: a pet. About 100 arachnid ...

A newly discovered tarantula living in the forests of Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains can withstand high elevations and frigid winters—but humanity’s advance on the region could already be ...