Scientists found a “large” animal with 8 eyes in forests of Taiwan and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Tai Jyun Chang via Unsplash In a forest in Taiwan, a “large” creature sat ...

A Hogna wolf spider shows off his magnificent visual system consisting of four pairs of eyes around the front and sides of his head, giving him a near 360-degree view. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Did you know that South Carolina has a state spider? Hint: this spider is huge. Seeing this spider in person might be quite a shock. The Carolina wolf spider (Hogna carolinensis) is the Palmetto State ...

Did you know that South Carolina has its own official state spider? It’s the largest of its species and one of the biggest in the state. If caught off guard, spotting this arachnid in person might be ...

The scary-looking, ominously-named wolf spider is actually a beneficial insect. Wolf spiders belong to the class Arachnida and are members of the family Lycosidae (derived from the Greek word lycos, ...

Third-grader Skyler Hutto led the effort to make the Carolina Wolf Spider the official arachnid of South Carolina. Wolf spiders eat cockroaches, ants and flies. Wolf spiders have eight eyes, and the ...

Wolf spiders are the most common spider species in the world. They get their name because they chase down their prey and pounce on it like a wolf. They’re usually dark gray, brown, or black but can ...