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Endearing orange-faced peacock spider looks like 'Nemo' (and dances)
By Mindy Weisberger published
An arachnologist described a new species of peacock spider after a citizen scientist discovered it in the wetlands of southern Australia.
Venomous spiders take advantage of pandemic, move into college buildings
By Rachael Rettner published
Sightings of these spiders in the university's library basement prompted staff to close the library for two days.
Spiders hoist big prey with silk 'pulleys' — and now scientists know how
By Mindy Weisberger published
Ingenious web construction allows tangle web spiders to lift animals too heavy for the spiders' tiny muscles to support.
Hundreds of 'highly cannibalistic' spiders invade teen's bedroom in Australia
By Mindy Weisberger published
Extreme heat in Australia can send spiders scurrying for indoor shelter, and one family found themselves with a few hundred new roommates.
Huntsman spiders eat tree frogs after luring them into leaf traps
By Mindy Weisberger published
Tiny frogs in Madagascar are lured to their doom by spiders' ingenious silk-stitched leaf traps.
Rare wolf spider presumed extinct turns up on British military base
By Stephanie Pappas published
Britain's great fox-spider had not been seen since 1993. Turns out, it's been thriving on a military base.
Look Ma, no ears! Teensy spiders hear with organ on their legs
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Though known for their huge eyes, ogre-faced spiders also "listen" for their prey.
Scientists discover spider wearing 'Joker' makeup, name it after Joaquin Phoenix
By Mindy Weisberger published
A striking red-and-white pattern on a newly-described spider's back resembles the grin worn by iconic Batman villain, the Joker.
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