Spiders are often treated as simple ambush predators, reacting only to what touches a web or wanders too close. Research over the past two decades has complicated that picture. Some spiders plan ...

Most people would imagine spiders as creepy little creatures lurking in the corners, spinning webs, and snacking on unsuspecting insects. But what if we told you some spiders have taken their hunting ...

New research shows tarantulas can learn, remember paths, and use senses to navigate and survive in complex environments.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Long before modern predators stalked Madagascar’s forests, ...