Two spider species have developed a remarkable defense mechanism by crafting decoys resembling larger spiders.

S cientists are upping their game in the fight against a “double invasion” that’s currently sweeping across Virginia in the ...

Dozens of volunteers joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Richmond Parks and Recreation at Chimborazo Park to plant ...

Jumping spiders have distinct eyes and fur markings that will help you spot them. Getting rid of them entails a few essential ...

Well-intentioned gardeners often focus on planting the right plants to feed pollinators and other wildlife with pollen, seeds ...

Chocolate Brownies for Halloween are a delicious treat perfect for the spooky season. These brownies, which blend cake and chocolate fudge, can be topped with a spider web design and are best enjoyed ...

Spiders are famous aesthetes. Many craft radially symmetric webs, first extruding long silken spokes and then spinning spiraling strands to snag prey. In the mornings, the intricately laid silk ...

The purpose of stabilimenta within the web is unclear. They could help collect water, regulate a spider’s body temperature, ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang goes on a nighttime hike in search of spiders, with Lisa Gonzalez of the Natural History Museum of Los ...

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

A group of baboons thought it was safe to climb down from a tree when a buffalo wandered off, but they were wrong. In a hysterical video posted by Wild Friends Africa, nearly a dozen baboons acting ...