Spiders bite as a last-resort defensive response when they feel trapped, threatened, or crushed. Most bites occur during close contact, such as when spiders are pressed against skin in clothing, ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive explore a spider bite that causes flesh decay and how to respond safely. Madhavan quit acting for 4 years after he felt humiliated by Swiss farmer: ‘I ...

William J. Baerg was a naturalist, entomologist and teacher who served as head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for 31 years. His research on black widow ...