According to legend, the J'ba Fofi spiders live in the Congo and build huge, intricate webs spanning from tree to tree in ...

A newly discovered fossilized giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales is captivating both scientists and the public. This remarkable discovery, detailed in a recent study published in the Zoological ...

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A prehistoric spider that disguises itself as an ant has been discovered trapped in fossilized resin. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state ...