The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, ...

There are some animals with names so horrifying that they sound pulled straight out of a horror novel. Such scary animals, ranging from deadly poisoners to sea monsters, are often more scary by name ...

The ocean is a vast, mysterious world full of life forms that are beautiful as well as scary. When people imagine life beneath the ocean, they paint a colourful picture of coral reefs and graceful ...

As if a movie about sharks wasn’t scary enough, the filmmakers behind “Dangerous Animals” have upped the screams by adding what every thriller needs — a serial killer. While that may sound like very ...

Nature packs surprises in every corner, be it in the form of fierce predators or gentle creatures that share our world ...

On Friday, June 20, Steven Spielberg’s oceanic epic Jaws will turn 50 years old. As the anniversary rolls around, we as an audience are reminded of our very human obsession with sharks – an obsession ...