Spiders are quite intelligent regarding survival, and the example that illustrates this best is that of Cyclosa orb weavers.

Two species of spiders have been observed for the first time weaving larger “decoy” models of themselves to protect themselves from predators. The findings mark the first instance of any creature ...

Spiders are often referred to as insects, but this is incorrect. Although spiders and insects belong to the same massive group of invertebrates with jointed legs and exoskeletons (arthropods), spiders ...

Quick Take Dolomedes plantarius is the great raft spider. These spiders came back from the brink of extinction. Peat bogs and ...

When we think of underwater animals, we usually picture graceful fish or majestic sea turtles. What we don’t typically imagine are spiders and snakes. Let’s face it—most humans regard snakes and ...