A social media post got Lauren Taylor fascinated with a burgeoning pet trend—jumping spiders. Now she and her husband, Tom Hedblom, host “spider parties” in local bars. The next one is ...
Cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions are bad news for most animals, including spiders. But these creatures aren't ...
If we can get beyond our fears, spiders, beetles, caterpillars and other creepy-crawlies can make for fine family companions.
Queensland insect enthusiasts are snapping photos of their backyard bugs to help researchers monitor native and invasive ...
What has eight eyes and stalks its prey like a cat? It’s not a weird science fiction monster; only a small, frequently ...
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Spiders are often treated as simple ambush predators, reacting only to what touches a web or wanders too close. Research over ...
Portia is capable of planning a route through the 3-dimensional vegetation that allows it to approach its chosen victim from ...
Recently, Simone, an avid student of spider behavior, told me about Betsy Matson's fascinating essay "Jumping spiders' remarkable senses capture a world beyond our perception," and after I read it, I ...
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of jumping spiders in Meghalaya. The species, named Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, highlight the rich biodiversity ...