The spider doppelgängers are made of prey carcasses, plant debris, and other organic materials. They have a central structure ...

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

A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike ...

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 ...

Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...

Studies have shown that spiders are averse to some scents—using them in your home means spiders will find a new spot to ...

Although the word “spider” may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many readers, the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might suppose. Arachnids provide essential services for ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...