Bizarre ‘spiders’ on Mars are made by carbon dioxide vapor escaping from cracks in polar ice

The Spiders from Mars isn’t just the name of David Bowie‘s backing band in the 1970s—it’s the nickname given to mysterious formations on Mars that resemble creepy black arachnids. These ‘araneiforms’ (Latin for ‘spider-like’) were first observed 20 years ago, but astronomers have finally determined they’re caused by carbon dioxide vapor escaping from cracks in … Read more

Weird wild web: Antelope is spotted with a spider’s web between its horns

Weird wild web: Antelope is spotted with a spider’s web between its horns Tourists were concerned the oryx was trapped in plastic at the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana When the animal approached, they realised a densely woven spider’s web was wrapped across its horns  Visitors saw the animal over a number of days … Read more

Millions of spiders turn green fields white as branches and bushes are cocooned in sticky silk 

Ghostly landscape of cobwebs: Millions of spiders turn green fields white as branches and bushes are cocooned in sticky silk Incredible footage has emerged of thousands of spiders in a backyard The Wolf Spiders were escaping the floodwaters that inundated their habitat  It comes as much of the east coast of NSW was issued with … Read more

THOUSANDS of spiders inundate family’s fence to escape New South Wales floods

Karl Stefanovic freaks out as swarm of THOUSANDS of spiders brought out by floodwaters inundate a family’s home – while brave homeowner picks up the arachnids By Zoe Zaczek For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:56 GMT, 23 March 2021 | Updated: 21:25 GMT, 23 March 2021 Thousands of spiders have inundated a family’s fence and … Read more

False widow spiders’ fangs carry harmful bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatments

Many fear the bite of a false black widow spider, which can lead to painful swelling, stiffness and large abscesses. In rare cases it’s been blamed for paralysis, amputations and even death, but a new study confirms it’s not the arachnid’s bite that’s dangerous—it’s the bacteria on its fangs.  In a new study published in Scientific … Read more

I’m A Celeb SPOILER: Shane Richie is faced with 200 spiders

I’m A Celeb SPOILER: Shane Richie is faced with 200 spiders and forced to retrieve stars using his TONGUE in terrifying Cruel Jewels trial By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 12:37 GMT, 24 November 2020 | Updated: 13:09 GMT, 24 November 2020 He has become a show favourite since bursting into the I’m A Celebrity… Get … Read more

Peter Andre says he’s glad he did I’m A Celebrity 16 years ago because he ‘faced my fear of spiders’

Peter Andre has said he is glad he took part in the 2004 series of I’m A Celebrity- not because he met his ex-wife Katie Price but because he overcame his spider phobia.  The singer, 47, spoke to New Magazine about his stint in the jungle but failed to mention his main storyline during his … Read more

Nature: Ogre-faced spiders can hear without ears via their hairy legs

The hairy legs of the ogre-faced spider allow it to hear sound vibrations from up to six feet away — even though it has no actual ears — a study has found. Experts from the US found that the arachnids — named for their massive eyes, which provide great night vision — can pick up … Read more