Spiders
Why daddy longlegs are one of the most misunderstood creatures
Watch this new spider species launch ants right into its web
Why these gigantic spiders love to be near traffic
You won’t believe what these tiny creatures can do after dark
Superhero Silk
The quest to engineer a silk that’s stronger than steel
Inside a remote cave where tarantulas are as big as dinner plates
Weird webs surprise scientists
Is this the most tarantula-friendly town in the US?
Scientists discover new tarantula species with ginormous genitals
Female invasive joro spiders may dabble in cannibalism
Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast
Spiders may lure male fireflies to their death with a call of love
Are 'giant, flying' joro spiders really taking over the U.S.?
These spiders lure in their prey in some very crafty ways
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