Spiders are amazing creatures, and orb-weaving spiders make some of the most intricate structures in nature. Their ...

Spiders known for elaborate circular webs have altered their spinning style in dark spaces to create apparent tripwires for walking prey. Those that make circular webs are known as orb-weavers, and ...

Spring is the time when many spiders emerge from their winter hiding places and start doing what they do best: spinning webs. This is when you may spot the classic cobwebs in your yard or garden.

In the dense rainforests of Peru and the Philippines, two small, unsuspecting orb-weaving spiders have unveiled a stunning ...

Have you ever entered a seldom-used room, only to be met by an unexpected web clinging to your face? Or perhaps during an early morning walk, you’ve paused to admire the delicate artistry of a web, ...

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If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake ...