The wolf spider does not deserve fear, loathing and hatred. The spider can be heroic, and it is the official arachnid of the state of South Carolina.

A limited menu of prey may weave a tangled food web by emboldening wolf spiders of multiple species to dine on each other and even cannibalize their own, says a new study. A limited menu of prey may ...

Wolf Spiders Look Impressive—But Are They Dangerous? Photo: Getty Images Wolf spiders are among the most well-known spider species worldwide, fascinating with their hunting techniques as well as their ...

A wolf spider stays low to the ground. The timid venomous creatures are common in California, especially during warm months. Getty Images As sweltering temperatures continue to bake California, the ...

As winter comes to an end, I’ve been noticing the rustling of life under and on top of the snow. On warm days the snow fleas are busy hopping about on the surface of the snowpack feeding on algae and ...

North Carolina is home to more than 1,200 species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles — and big, hairy spiders that can invade your home. Carolina wolf spiders are the largest species ...