spiders

Although scorpions, spiders, and snakes do not seek to attack humans, interactions with them can occur due to environmental factors and daily activities. Urban growth, construction, farming, storms, and extreme temperatures alter natural habitats, displacing these animals towards backyards, sheds,...

Squashing a spider may seem like a daily and harmless act, but more and more voices warn that it could bring unexpected consequences, both from an ecological perspective and symbolic. These small arachnids, present in most homes, play an...

A team of researchers from the Australian Museum, Flinders University, and the Leibniz Institute has identified a new species of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/panico-en-pleno-vuelo-una-tarantula-pico-a-un-piloto-alergico/)** in Australia: *Atrax christenseni*, nicknamed **"Big Boy"** for its **large size and imposing appearance**. The finding came after a...

A nightmare-worthy scare occurred on a Iberia airplane flight a few days ago. A tarantula bit an allergic pilot on board. His body had a strong reaction due to the condition, causing some delays. Fortunately, for him and the passengers,...

Ten years ago, an ambitious conservation project began releasing thousands of "giant" spiders into European wetlands. These were not just any spiders, but the "Dolomedes plantarius", a semiaquatic species that can exceed the size of a hand's palm and...

A group of scientists from Chile has discovered a new species of venomous spider in the Maule Region, establishing the southernmost record in the country. Previously, it had only been seen in the Valparaíso and Metropolitan regions. According to the...

A surprising and strange natural phenomenon took place in the municipality of São Thomé das Letras, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, when a "spider rain" captured all the attention of the inhabitants and quickly became viral on...

A fortuitous discovery during the filming of the BBC documentary "Winterwatch" in 2021 has led to the identification of a new species of fungus that, to reproduce, turns cave spiders into "zombies". The organism, named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of...

The Atrax christenseni, a large spider with potent venom, was identified after years of research. Its discovery represents a milestone in the study of Australian arachnids. Australian scientists announced the discovery of a new species of funnel-web spider, known as...

With the arrival of summer, outdoor activity increases, and with it, the exposure to bites from spiders, vipers, and other venomous species. The Zoonosis Division of the Decentralized Management Unit South Zone of the Chubut Health Secretariat provides recommendations on...