Whether in the basement or the shed–there’s almost always a corner where that one spider lurks. Is it always the same one? And: How old do spiders actually get? PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia ...

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them excellent subjects for cognitive studies.

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So much of the fear of Halloween was really a fear of men.

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Halloween is the time of vampires, bats, and other dark figures. But bloodsuckers aren’t just found in horror stories–they ...

An empty spider web likely means that a spider has passed on, but most times a spider takes down their own web! Read here to ...

Q. My wife and I watch grackles each morning when they come to the mealworms in a small flock like a motorcycle gang of thugs. Redbirds, titmice and wrens take a backseat. When a grackle is on the ...

Spiders might make you shiver, but they’re also some of the most fascinating creatures out there. With their intricate webs and mind-blowing survival skills, these eight-legged wonders do way more ...

Deep in the cave recesses, springs feed a stream. But this isn’t fresh mountain water. It’s a sulfidic brew, loaded with ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Long-distance relationships are the definition of bittersweet. It’s so fun to be together, but so heartbreaking to have to say goodbye. You feel so lucky to love someone so much, but so sad you can’t ...