Step aside, Van Gogh. Some spiders are out here making self-portraits for survival. New research shows that several orb-weaving species construct giant web-mounted “doppelgängers” convincing enough to ...

In the dense rainforests of Peru and the Philippines, two small, unsuspecting orb-weaving spiders have unveiled a stunning survival strategy: crafting decoys to deceive predators. These spiders spin ...

Many animals curl into a ball as a natural survival strategy. This behaviour protects vulnerable body parts from predators, conserves energy, and sometimes cushions movement or falls. Found across ...