A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike ...
The spider doppelgängers are made of prey carcasses, plant debris, and other organic materials. They have a central structure ...
Spider webs aren't only functional, they are a work of beauty, with some spiders going that extra step, adding an unexpected element.
Researchers have finally figured out how slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) are so accurate when they fire their webs at prey. Everything from the timing to the angle at which they fire their ...
UNDATED (WKRC) - Bad news everyone: spiders are smart. Scary smart. A recent study found that spiders intentionally capture specific bugs in their webs to attract other creatures, including ...
Tropical orb-weaving spiders craft giant spider-like puppets in their webs. Scientists say the decoys may deter predators, ...
Spiders in the garden can be beneficial, but having to wade through their webs can make gardening a bummer. Here's a trick ...
Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...
When people talk about “the biggest spider,” they’re usually mixing two different records: the longest leg span and the ...