A poopy appearance sounds unappealing, but this spider actually takes advantage of that fact, giving itself the edge of its predators and its prey.

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Many creatures use mimicry to hide from predators. This one also uses it to lure in prey. By Richard Sima It almost sounds like a playground taunt: You look like bird poop and smell like it too. For ...

Sometimes, the best survival strategy is disguising yourself like something no one wants to eat, much less mess with and dig around in: bird poop. That is the approach taken by newly discovered spider ...

Two new species of bird-dropping crab spiders have been discovered in Malaysia and the Philippines, according to a study. Polina Koroleva Unsplash A scientist has discovered two new species of crab ...

Bird watching in the comfort of your yard is a wonderful thing. Feeders are great for attracting feathered friends, but you ...

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A quiet top-up at the bird feeder turns unsettling when you spot spiders and webs. Are your garden visitors in danger, and ...