Spiders & Other Arachnids
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Rare wolf spider presumed extinct turns up on British military baseBritain's great fox-spider had not been seen since 1993. Turns out, it's been thriving on a military base.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Look Ma, no ears! Teensy spiders hear with organ on their legsThough known for their huge eyes, ogre-faced spiders also "listen" for their prey.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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If you've never gazed upon the bald butt of a baby tarantula, now's your chanceIf you've never gazed upon the bald butt of a baby tarantula, now's your chance.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Scientists discover spider wearing 'Joker' makeup, name it after Joaquin PhoenixA striking red-and-white pattern on a newly-described spider's back resembles the grin worn by iconic Batman villain, the Joker.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 25: Mysterious spidersThis mysterious group of arachnids has more legs and eyes than you can count on one hand.
By Live Science Staff Published
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'Starry Night' replica found on peacock spider's buttSeven new species of peacock spider have been discovered in Australia, one of which was named for Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Newly discovered neon-green spider named after the 'Lady Gaga of mathematics'Given their coloring, the members of this spider's family are known as green cucumber spiders.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Spider Architect's Intricate 'Silkhenge' Revealed in Stunning VideoHigh-resolution video of tiny, bizarre silk structures found across the Amazon known as a silkhenge show the mysterious spider construction as never before.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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You're Not Seeing Things, These Spider Butts Look Like FacesThe flashy abdomens of male peacock spiders may serve a very important purpose.
By Kimberly Hickok Published
