Two spider species have developed a remarkable defense mechanism by crafting decoys resembling larger spiders.

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If you're interested in bats, there's a good chance you know that around 70 percent of bat species are insectivores, some ...

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“The decoys created by our Cyclosa species are not just larger, but they are shaped to resemble a potential threat or an ...