This tiny Australian spider uses a high‑powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants

There's more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal ...
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This newly discovered spider builds a unique web that catapults ants through the air

A newfound type of spider in Australia builds an elaborate spring-loaded snare to catapult prey into its web. Researchers ...
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These giant invasive spiders can hear through their webs and even detect heartbeats

Joro spiders have attracted attention for their large golden webs and rapid expansion across parts of the United States. New ...
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Why are spider webs falling from the sky?

LOUISIANA (KLFY) — People across Acadiana have been asking about the large spider webs that appear to be falling from the sky. So, we turned to LSU Ag Center’s Dr. Stephen Baca for answers to the ...
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Giant spider webs turn up in Dallas suburb

DALLAS – An eerie sight is greeting drivers in the Dallas suburb of Rowlett. Giant spider webs are draping the trees at Lakeside Park near Lake Ray Hubbard. "In the trees along a football field-length ...