How large can spiders get? Here is the biggest spider in the world, as well as other record-breaking spiders. The Goliath birdeater was given its nickname as the result of an 18th century ...

Spiders are great. They keep mosquitos at bay. They're an important part of the food chain. We love them, as long as they ...

It's the largest type of spider in the world, and it has one of the most terrifying names in the history of the animal kingdom: the Goliath birdeater. The Goliath birdeater (Theraphoa blondi ...

They may not boast dimensions quite as impressive as Megarachne, but you still wouldn’t want to find them under your bed. From the King Baboon Spider to the Goliath Bird Eating tarantula, here are the ...

The ten largest spiders in the world appear as if they belong in a science fiction story, boasting legs that range from 5.5 ...

In a world where even the smallest spiders can provoke a fearful shriek, Theraphosa blonditakes scare tactics to a whole new level. Commonly known as the Goliath birdeater due to an 18th-century ...

What, in fact, is the biggest spider in the world? While none are quite as enormous as those fictional beasts, the real world contains giant spiders galore. Just take giant huntsman spiders ...

Really! Here are two big spiders you should know about. The Goliath bird eater is often called the world's biggest spider. It can be 11in across from leg tip to leg tip. That's as big as the long ...