Jan 20, 2025 · The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big …

The Newcastle funnel-web spider (Atrax christenseni) is a species of venomous mygalomorph funnel-web spider of the family Atracidae, native to an area north of Newcastle in Australia. [2] …

Jan 19, 2025 · Scientists have uncovered a new and larger species of Sydney funnel-web spider, aptly named “Big Boy”, and it’s turning heads (and stomachs) in the arachnid world. With its …

Jan 15, 2025 · Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme.

Jan 15, 2025 · In research released Monday, scientists from the Australian Museum, Flinders University and Germany's Leibniz Institute discovered there are three species of Sydney …

Jan 15, 2025 · The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname "Big Boy" and was first discovered in the early 2000s near Newcastle, 170 km (105 miles) north of Sydney, by Kane …

Jan 14, 2025 · It is something researchers have suspected for 20 years. Now they know for sure the Newcastle funnel-web is bigger, scarier, and different than the rest.

Jan 14, 2025 · The Newcastle funnel-web, which is found only near the city of Newcastle to Sydney's north, has been nicknamed "Big Boy" by spider enthusiasts. "Our research …

A new species of the deadly Sydney funnel-web spider has been identified, earning the nickname “Big Boy” for its intimidating 9.2cm leg span. In research published on January 13, a band of …

Jan 14, 2025 · Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm (1.97 inches) for the more common Sydney funnel-web. "This particular spider is a lot larger, its …