Spiders

Spiders are a common sight in our homes and gardens. But some stand out for their huge sizes, incredible abilities and potent venom.

The oldest signs of a spider-like brain have been found in an ancient marine fossil called Mollisonia.

Named in honour of two dedicated conservationists, the discovery of the spiders could help to protect at-risk forests on St Helena.

Left alone over time, many graveyards have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive.

Every culture in the world has at least one mythical character who, in some way, represents wisdom, knowledge or just plain common sense.

The tropical arachnids have been named after the musician to draw attention to the threats they face. 

Scientists have called for greater protections for species which are at risk of being collected into extinction.

How well do you know our eight-legged friends? Try this quiz.

Want to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden? Follow our steps to set up a simple pitfall trap.

This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.

Meet some faces that only an ichthyologist could love and catch up on the latest natural history news.

They include new dinosaurs, an ancient wombat and a giant shark.

Museum experts catch us up on some of the latest natural history news.

Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests across the UK.

Spiders may seem scary, but most of them are just looking for love. Read some dating profiles of spiders searching for the perfect mate.

Are giant spiders invading Britain's homes? Find out with expert Stuart Hine.