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The Sun Spider Is an Arachnid but Not an Actual Spider
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The sun spider is known for its great speed and powerful jaw. Oddly enough, sun spiders, which are also called wind scorpions or camel spiders, are neither spiders nor scorpions. They belong to the order Solifugae, a group of fast-moving, highly specialized arachnids.
Regal Jumping Spider: Tiny, Harmless, Maybe Even Cute
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The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a fuzzy spider that's named for its incredible jumping ability and vivid colors. They have four forward-facing eyes, giving them better vision than other spiders.
Wallace's Giant Bee, World's Largest, Rediscovered
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Wallace's giant bee, the world's largest, has been rediscovered. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Bees Stopped Buzzing During the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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A citizen science project during 2017's solar eclipse helped researchers study how bees responded to the eclipse. HowStuffWorks looks at the results.
Pet Frogs: Best for 'Look but Don't Touch' Owners
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Thinking about getting a pet that hops instead of walks? Frogs might be the answer. Pet frogs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and with the right setup, they can be low-maintenance animals that are fun to observe.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
Brainless, Footless Slime Molds Are Weirdly Intelligent and Mobile
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They might look like piles of goop, but slime molds can think and seemingly make decisions without a brain.
The Garden Spider and Its Signature Zigzag Web
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Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood arachnids in your backyard: the garden spider. Known for their intricate webs and striking colors, these arachnids are some of the most beneficial spiders around, keeping insect populations under control.
10 Myths About Spiders
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We think we know all about spiders - they spin webs to trap prey; if they bite you, you might die. And if you find one in your house, you should set it free. But what if all these beliefs are a web of lies?
Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's
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Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? HowStuffWorks looks at new researchers from North Carolina State University that set out to find the answer.