Its full name is the Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi), and it is the largest tarantula species on the planet. You will find them in the rainforests of northern South America in ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

The Goliath birdeater's massive size earns it the title of the world's largest spider. The Goliath birdeater, or theraphosa blondi, if using the scientific name, is ranked the largest for its overall ...

The tropo-climes of South America are home to many unusual animals. In fact, for arachnophiles the northern part of the continent contains some incredible rainforests worth visiting. In South America, ...

The eight-legged insects vary in size and shape, with the smallest spiders in the world coming from the family Symphytognathidae, according to Guinness World Records. Spiders of this family can be ...

If you are a fan of cockroaches, then this short YouTube clip may not be for you. The cockroach featured in the video plays a supporting role, but its story does not have a happy ending. The ...

Everyone loves spiders... right? These eight-legged creatures come in all shapes and sizes, but Mia wants to know which ones take home the award for being the BIGGEST. But Why – A show for curious ...