There are several funnel-web spiders, but the most well-known is the Atrax robustus. These arachnids, found in Australia, are "large, black aggressive spider [s] with large powerful fangs," said ...

Australia is known for its deadly creatures of unusual size. From the saltwater crocodile to the box jellyfish and even the eastern brown snake, these creatures are just a sampling of the critters ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) was first described in 1877 from a single specimen found in “New Holland,” the first name for mainland Australia.

It regularly receives photographic submissions of large, black spiders suspected of being Sydney funnel-web spiders (genus Atrax) or other closely related funnel-webs (Hadronyche).

Thanks to science, the deadliest spider in the world revealed a long-held secret that could have implications for those who come into contact with it.

Because of the mortality statistics, these spiders earned their status as the most dangerous in the region, if not in the world. Yet, despite its notoriety, Atrax robustus wasn’t the only funnel-web ...

There are 36 of them and some are dangerous as they produce a fast-acting and highly toxic venom. Male Atrax robustus spiders (Sydney funnel-web spiders) are responsible for over 10 deaths a year.

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus), known for its potent venom, has long been a source of caution for Australians. Found primarily along the eastern coastline, this species resides in ...

Sydney funnel-web spiders (Atrax robustus) are glossy black in color and grow to 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) long. The iconic arachnids are also among the most venomous spiders to humans.

The infamous Sydney funnel-web spider, long considered a single species with a bite more dangerous than any other spider, has now been reclassified into three separate species. An international team ...