The spiders, which are most commonly known to hide themselves away, begin to act irregularly when they contract the fungus.

The idea of coming face to face with a wolf or lynx on walks through Irish forests and hills fills me with wonder and ...

It's the stuff of nightmares - or even the hit TV show and video game The Last of Us: a novel fungus that turns its hosts ...

Award-winning media veteran Ray Martin, who has quietly sold his Waverton home of 35 years, has bought in nearby Cammeray.

He’s come face to face with the world’s wildest animals but it was in Scotland that he faced his biggest challenge ...

This is your month if you're a Tiger like Lady Gaga and Tom Cruise ... while Snakes should play it safe - but did you know ...

A novel fungus named after David Attenborough that turns its hosts into 'zombie spiders' has been found on the UK and Ireland border.

Jefferson Lake State Park is the hidden gem you never knew you needed in your life. It’s like finding a $20 bill in your winter coat pocket, but instead of money, you get 962 acres of pure, ...

A fungus named in honour of Sir David Attenborough has been found infecting and manipulating spiders in a Northern Ireland cave turning them into The Last of Us-style “zombies”. Researchers ...

The Wild Robot' and 'Arcane' took home nine and seven trophies respectively at the 52nd Annie Awards. See the full list of ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...