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![A huntsman spider clutches its tree frog prey inside what could be a trap, constructed by the spider.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jfaPHFjZGYgXQJ8fCdqKW4-320-80.jpg)
Huntsman spiders eat tree frogs after luring them into leaf traps
By Mindy Weisberger published
Tiny frogs in Madagascar are lured to their doom by spiders' ingenious silk-stitched leaf traps.
![Great fox-spiders immobilize their prey by injecting them with venom that liquifies the internal organs of the insect.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/er4CESqYpgPi4zcSbW8iaT-320-80.jpg)
Rare wolf spider presumed extinct turns up on British military base
By Stephanie Pappas published
Britain's great fox-spider had not been seen since 1993. Turns out, it's been thriving on a military base.
![a profile of the ogre-faced spider hanging from its web](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sWRrWhjoynLRnDWXvQq5c-320-80.png)
Look Ma, no ears! Teensy spiders hear with organ on their legs
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Though known for their huge eyes, ogre-faced spiders also "listen" for their prey.
![A splash of red and white on the spider's back resembles the Joker's facial makeup.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mnV9eZvGn96ocimedMVDfg-320-80.jpg)
Scientists discover spider wearing 'Joker' makeup, name it after Joaquin Phoenix
By Mindy Weisberger published
A striking red-and-white pattern on a newly-described spider's back resembles the grin worn by iconic Batman villain, the Joker.
![The peacock spider M. constellatus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HDNXYATyp4m2qgyEudLpWE-320-80.jpg)
'Starry Night' replica found on peacock spider's butt
By Brandon Specktor published
Seven new species of peacock spider have been discovered in Australia, one of which was named for Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night
![The newfound Araniella villanii is an orb-weaver spider, a group that uses math to spin their webs.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/saoii6hVbvGdAUHxUZp3vN-320-80.jpg)
Newly discovered neon-green spider named after the 'Lady Gaga of mathematics'
By Laura Geggel published
Given their coloring, the members of this spider's family are known as green cucumber spiders.
![The tiny silky structure's central cone is surrounded by slender pillars.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vtJQDvkF4f4xsKwGZvyvqH-320-80.jpg)
Spider Architect's Intricate 'Silkhenge' Revealed in Stunning Video
By Mindy Weisberger published
High-resolution video of tiny, bizarre silk structures found across the Amazon known as a silkhenge show the mysterious spider construction as never before.
![Maratus unicup closeup](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/skAasxiQDh9LNb5oh9wNnZ-320-80.jpg)
You're Not Seeing Things, These Spider Butts Look Like Faces
By Kimberly Hickok published
The flashy abdomens of male peacock spiders may serve a very important purpose.
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