Love or hate them, there is a lot to be admired in these eight-legged creatures and those intricate webs they weave can help keep the flies at bay; but how do they make their webs and are they just to ...

Spider-Man has much in common with the male spiders whose powers he emulates, a study has found. Like the comic book hero, male spiders of many forest species are adept at flinging out lines of silk ...

Another Life: The sun is taking longer to clear the hill these mornings, having first to scorch its way through the candyfloss… Another Life: The sun is taking longer to clear the hill these mornings, ...

Spiders and this time of year sit well together, and any mention of spiders brings silk to mind. As autumn draws in and nights grow colder and longer, spider webs become more obvious on cool mornings ...

Spider webs are active, maintained structures built by spiders for hunting, shelter, or laying eggs, showcasing remarkable silk. Cobwebs, conversely, ...

The wrap-around spider, native to Australia, has captivated the internet due to its unique camouflage technique. This spider flattens its body and wraps around tree branches, perfectly mimicking bark ...