Ant attack! Newly discovered spider uses ingenious 'catapult' to catch prey. A newly discovered spider species in the ...

An international team of researchers has discovered a remarkable new spider species in the rainforest of North Queensland ...

Scientists have discovered a “ballista spider” that builds a spring-powered silk trap designed specifically to catch aggressive green tree ants. The ant unknowingly triggers the mechanism itself, ...

There’s more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal ...

There's more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal ...

Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey.

An animal-obsessed toddler proudly showed off his first spider catch using his very own rudimentary “field kit”. Three-year-old Tommy, a budding wildlife enthusiast, was filmed showcasing his most ...

New spider that hunts dangerous ants using a spring-loaded trap discovered by scientists in Australia - A ballista spider’s ...

The tiny ray spider uses launches its web to grab its prey out of the air. Though common practice in the superhero world, this ability is actually... Slingshot spiders rely on good vibrations to catch ...