Helicopter damselflies specialize in preying on web-building spiders, like the little orb weavers. This predatory flyer is ...

Spider webs aren't only functional, they are a work of beauty, with some spiders going that extra step, adding an unexpected ...

Spiders are quite intelligent regarding survival, and the example that illustrates this best is that of Cyclosa orb weavers. These spiders weave normal webs, but they also perform an unusual activity ...

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) don’t just passively ...

Hemsworth, a colossal funnel-web spider recently donated to the Australian Reptile Park, could make significant contributions to the park's life-saving venom-milking program, keepers say. When you ...

The Australian Reptile Park's spider keeper says she named the spider Hemsworth because the arachnid towers over other spiders, like the Hemsworth brothers Cover Images via AP Images From the same zoo ...