Spiders & Other Arachnids
14 incredible spider facts you probably didn't know
Spiders are one of the easiest groups of invertebrates to watch and they're fascinating creatures. Here are some of our favourite fun spider facts.
24 of the new species discovered in 2021
Discover some of the new species around the world that have been recently discovered by scientists, from a tiny chameleon to a spider named after Greta Thunberg
Spider research shows that invertebrate decline is a tangled web
A study on a common European garden spider species in Switzerland reveals a startling drop in abundance since the 1970s and '80s.
New invertebrate photography competition launched
The new annual photography awards will celebrate insects and other invertebrates, with judges including Buglife president Germaine Greer, naturalist and BBC Wildlife columnist Nick Baker and professional invertebrate photographers such as Levon Biss.
The hatching of thousands of spiders is good news - yes, really
World first as Critically Endangered spider species is bred in captivity.
UK zoo to help save rare spider from extinction
A new captive breeding programme at Bristol Zoo will create a ‘safety net’ wolf spider population.
Why do some webs have ‘signatures’?
BBC Wildlife contributor Richard Jones answers your wild question.
How to freeze a spider's web
Before you pack the kids off trick-or-treating, try this simple activity to admire and preserve the intricate homes of arachnid artisans. A great way to get kids to see spiders in a different light.