Herpetology is the study of creepy things—literally. Derived from the Greek word herpein, meaning “to creep,” herpetologists go in search of the very creatures most people wish to avoid: amphibians ...

A scientist has discovered nine new species of colorful tree-climbing tarantulas in central and eastern Brazil, including four belonging to a mysterious, old genus and others that are quite picky ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In an exciting discovery, a new species of tarantula with electric blue coloration was found in Thailand. After the announcement of Taksinus bambus in Thailand, he and his research team, along with ...

The new species was discovered in the Chapada Diamantina region in Brazil’s state of Bahia. Photo by Matheus Seiji Goto via Unsplash Five elusive species of “tiny” tree-dwelling tarantulas, found only ...

A Brazilian arachnologist described nine new species of arboreal tarantulas endemic to Central and Eastern Brazil. Four of these colorful species are among the smallest arboreal tarantulas ever ...

The Floss Silk Tree, a conspicuous “autumn bloomer” here and there around San Diego, has been showing off its pinkish or purplish, hibiscus-like flowers for at least a month now. The broad, heavy ...

A scientist has discovered nine new species of colorful tree-climbing tarantulas in central and eastern Brazil, including four belonging to a mysterious, old genus and others that are quite picky ...

Arboreal tarantulas are known from a few tropical places in Asia, Africa, South and Central America and the Caribbean. These tarantulas generally have a lighter build, thinner bodies and longer legs, ...