Researchers have uncovered a new tarantula genus called Satyrex where males may have evolved longer sex organs to avoid getting eaten by fierce females. A female from the species Satyrex ferox is ...

Scientists have had to create an entirely new spider genus after four new tarantula species were found to have such long genitalia that they couldn't fit into any pre-existing category. The team ...

In yet more horrific creepy crawly-related news, four new sub-species of tarantula with massive penises have been found. It’s only a few days since we were distressed by the discovery of giant 16inch ...