Why only female Darwin’s bark spiders weave the toughest webs

Discover why only female Darwin's bark spiders produce the strongest silk, surpassing steel in toughness and strength.
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These ‘Assassin’ Spiders Have Outlived The Dinosaurs — And They Hunt Other Spiders With Their Jaws

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, ...
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Meet The Spiders That Looks Like a Bird And Survived The Dinosaurs

In the leafy habitats of Madagascar, South Africa, and Australia, a strange predator lurks, far older and more bizarre than most creatures we encounter today. These spiders, known as pelican spiders, ...
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Newly discovered Madagascar spider spins largest, toughest webs on record

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Darwin's bark spider cast giant webs across streams, rivers and lakes, suspending the web’s orb above water and attaching it to plants on each ...