Some animals rely on brute strength to hunt, while others use intelligence, deception, and teamwork to outwit their prey.

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A new field study of arachnid hunting behavior has shown that spiders forage for prey rich in specific nutrients, and their preferences depend on the individual spider's species, life stage and sex.

Number 16, the world’s oldest spider, lived for 43 years before a wasp sting ended her life, offering valuable insights into ...

Unlike web-building spiders, wolf spiders chase down their prey on the ground, making them more like the wolves they're named after. Wolf spiders are found in a variety of habitats, from forests ...

Jennifer Lopez doubled down on method dressing at the Kiss of the Spider Woman after-party. After walking the red carpet in a ...

They erect multiple “trapdoor” entrances to their burrows and cover them with a silk-weave in an effort to ambush small insect prey. Trapdoor spiders are large by spider standards, measuring ...

The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and ...

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is technically the next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But only ...

Unlike web-building spiders, wolf spiders chase down their prey on the ground, making them more like the wolves they're named after. Wolf spiders are found in a variety of habitats, from forests and ...