Why You Need Not Fear the Poor, Misunderstood Brown Recluse Spider

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It’s hard to think of a critter that inspires as much hyperbolic hysteria as the brown recluse spider. They're pretty much universally hated. If you believe the tales, these small arachnids are biting people all day, every day, producing massive,…

This Spider Uses a Light Show to Trick Eager Male Fireflies Into Its Web

Imagine being a male firefly when suddenly the telltale flashing of a female catches your eye. Enthralled, you speed toward love’s embrace — only to fly headfirst into a spider’s web.