Careful where you step if you’re hiking in Griffith Park or other natural areas of Southern California this summer and fall. Some particularly large eight-legged friends are on the march. Yeah, we’re ...

Male tarantulas roam in search of mates during the fall, primarily in southwestern states. Although generally docile, tarantulas can bite and flick irritating hairs when disturbed. Tarantulas are ...

As summer starts its wind-down, a dramatic annual phenomenon is about to unfold: tarantula mating season. These large, hairy spiders, known for their imposing appearance and nocturnal habits, become ...