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Orb-weavers spin some spectacular webs, some being more than three feet in diameter! There are more than 3,000 different orb weaver species. Many of them are brightly colored with yellow, blue and red ...
Among the most common spiders found in and around the home, the shy grass spider (aka a funnel-web spider) builds dense, silk-lined webs/burrows to trap its insect victims. They’re also super fast ...
Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in ...
Two new lodges are hoping to help protect pristine pockets of a country where the unique wildlife is under threat ...
How do you track a Louisiana black bear? This Wildlife and Fisheries team uses a complicated but curiously low-tech method ...
So, which animals can count and understand simple math? "Many species, including insects, mollusks, lizards, birds and many ...
While you might think that we've learned all we need to from feeding spiders illegal drugs, people working at NASA in the ...
Spiny Orb-weaver Spider. Image by HotHibiscus via Depositphotos. Native to Sri Lanka, the Peacock Parachute Spider is famed for its bold pattern that mirrors the alluring display of a peacock. This ...
Repelling spiders is just one of the many ways you can use peppermint essential oil in your home. While the methodical research is limited, entomologists have found success with mint oil as a ...
In the natural world, spiders are known for their webs, which are not only homes and traps but also marvels of intricate design. As a spirit animal, the spider’s web symbolizes the concept of ...
The researchers first noted a drawing in a paper published 94 years ago with a description that suggested the feather-legged lace weaver spider regurgitated its toxin and used it to wet its silk ...