Selenobrachys ustromsupasius was discovered on Romblon Island and is not known to exist anywhere else in the world, according ...

However, the spiders still needed protection in case the ants got bitey. This hair-defense hypothesis is supported by previous studies that suggested burrowing tarantulas cover their egg sacs in ...

However, this arachnid does not hesitate to use those fangs and is known for being one of the most aggressive spiders on Earth. This burrow-dwelling hunter paralyzes mice, lizards, other spiders ...

Burrow of Persian Gold Tarantulas in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. The arrow in the photo on the right indicates the location of the burrow.

Photo by Acuña et al., (2025) The ustromsupasius tarantula was found at night near the entrance of its burrow, lying in wait to ambush is prey, researchers said. Want to read more? Check out our ...