The storm system resulted in at least 16 deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up ...

If you ask an arachnophile, "Are spiders dangerous to humans?" They will likely respond that most spiders are not harmful to humans and play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.

There's also the possibility of encountering Aedes aegypti mosquitoes -- a vector for transmitting numerous pathogens -- and venomous redback spiders native to Australia, among others. "The zone with ...

The brown recluse spider is usually found in North America, and as its name suggests, is quite shy and retiring. Their venom can cause vomiting and fever, and in very rare cases can cause red blood ...

Australian Redback Spider spinning web. Image via Depositphotos. The Redback Spider thrives in Australia and closely resembles the Black Widow. Identifiable by the red stripe on its back, this spider ...

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There were more than 223 new claims to ACC for bites attributed to white tails this summer, with most reported in the Auckland region, followed by Waikato and Northland. While the number of claims ...

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.