Their prey even includes other arthropods, aka smaller spiders. They do not build webs to catch their prey. Instead, they rely on their speed and agility to chase down and pounce on their victims.
Holding a net stretched between its four front legs, it springs down onto the ground to ensnare insect prey, making use of its hypersensitive, night-vision eyes—the largest of any spider, at nearly 5 ...
Many animals use their colors strategically for survival, whether they’re flashing a warning signal to send harassers scurrying or enticing prey to wander closer. But new research suggests that a ...