Spider Evolution: Arachnid Can Mimic Ants Accurately to Avoid Predators

Medicine & Technology Feb 14, 2024

Spiders can transform themselves and mimic ants to avoid being attacked by predators. Continue reading to learn how arachnids use mimicry for survival.

Wolf Spider Bite Sparks Controversy as Man Claims Eggs Found in Toe During French Anniversary Celebration: Fact or Fiction?

Nov 29, 2023

While celebrating his 35th wedding anniversary on a cruise, Colin Blake noticed his toe turning purple, later attributing it to a wolf spider bite and claiming spider eggs emerged. Check out the full story in this article.

Jumping Spider Nightmare: Tiny Creepy Crawler Takes Up Residence in Woman's Ear, Experts Confirm

Oct 26, 2023

A woman in Taiwan had a spider residing in her ear canal, creating discomfort and strange sounds for four days. Continue reading to learn more about this story.

Spiders Falling From Skies in California; Biologist Explains Bizarre Phenomenon

Oct 09, 2023

Several residents in California saw spider webs falling from the skies. Continue reading to learn more about what the expert said about "webbing."

15-Million-Year-Old Fossil of Ancient Giant Trapdoor Spider Discovered in Australia; Five Times Bigger Than Modern Relatives

Sep 25, 2023

In Australia's arid heart, scientists found a preserved, large, rainforest-dwelling spider fossil that is unique to the world. Check it out in this article.

New Species of Blind, Colorless Daddy Longlegs Spiders Found in Australia's Arid West and Réunion Island

Aug 11, 2023

Scientists discovered two new species of blind and colorless daddy longlegs spiders, highlighting importance of biodiversity discovery. Read the article to learn more.

Tiny Spider Copies Ant Walk, Blends With Surroundings To Protect Itself Against Predators

May 18, 2023

The spider mixes ant mimicry and camouflage coloration to protect itself from being eaten and boost its chances of survival. Read to learn more.

Spider Mating: Female Funnel Weavers Play Dead During Sex To Make Males Less Worried About Getting Eaten After

Mar 30, 2023

To choose mates and to make males less worried about getting eaten after, female funnel weavers play dead during sex. Read to learn more.

Invasive Spider Caught in the Act of Feeding on a Shrew; New Study Shows It Habitually Preys Upon Vertebrates

Mar 06, 2023

Scientists released the first evidence of the noble false widow spider preying on Ireland's protected species: the pygmy shrew. Read the article to learn more.

Sea Spiders Show Unusual Ability to Regenerate Nearly Complete Bottom Halves, Study Finds

Jan 24, 2023

A new study finds that sea spiders can show regeneration ability in an unusual way. Know more about this news here, read now!

Black Widow Venom: Researchers Study Lizards, a Step Closer to Resisting the Spider's Poison

Oct 20, 2022

Study investigators have taken one step ahead to identify the secret to the resistance from the black widow spider’s venom. Read to know more.

"Horrifying" Hairy Spider Mom Pictured Carrying Her Babies on Her Bulbous Back

Oct 12, 2022

Wolf spiders are the only spider species in the world that carry their babies on their backs. Read the article to learn more about this insect.

Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spiders Prepare To Enter Another Life Cycle Stage Across the Southeast; Will These Species Cause Danger to Humans?

Oct 06, 2022

People in the Southeast will find large golden silk orb-weavers about to enter the next phase of their life cycle. How dangerous is this? Read to find out.

What's The Deadliest Spider? How Dangerous Are These Eight-Legged Insects to Humans?

Jul 21, 2022

Spiders may be smaller than humans but they can be extremely dangerous that can end a person's life. Check out which spider species are the deadliest and why.

Glowing Spider Fossils Specimens Preserved, Unveiling Reason Behind Their Lighting

Apr 24, 2022

Researchers recently unveiled their discovery of spider fossils in a breakthrough study. Learn about the specimens’ preservation and their reasons for glowing.