Nutria, an invasive species, has caused erosion and loss of habitat in California and approximately 19 other states.

Now, in new research, scientists have discovered a new tarantula species in a case of mistaken identity. The Chiricahua ...

“If they get on you, you’ll get a rash,” he said. The U.S. has 29 distinct species of tarantulas, 10 of which are in California, according to literature from Los Padres National ForestWatc ...

These venomous spiders pose little threat to humans — though, brown widows often attack black widow species. Brown widows can be found in urban areas worldwide, including southern California ...

A new species of manzanita—a native California shrub famous for its twisted branches and wildfire resilience—has been discovered on the central coast, but its survival is already threatened by ...

For those of you who are still here, allow me to introduce you to a brand new species of tarantula that has nine appendages instead of the customary eight. The new (to science, at least ...