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Researchers believe the nocturnal predator developed the unique hunting method to make meals of aggressive ants which are notoriously dangerous - and unusual - prey for arachnids.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
"Insects and arachnids are fundamental for human society," says Laura Figueroa, assistant professor of environmental conservation at UMass Amherst and the study's senior author.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
Their findings, recently published in PNAS, highlight an urgent need to better study, protect and appreciate insects and arachnids, which form a critical foundation for planetary health.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
Golden orb-web spiders are native to southern and east Africa, with the arachnids at Newrotex coming from Madagascar.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
“I can speak to arachnids, including their king, Anansi, of course,” she said with pride.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
