While I am a big fan of spiders year-round, now is the time of year when I truly appreciate their presence in my yard as they stalk their herbivorous insect prey. One of the most beautiful spiders I ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Danger lurks among the inviting petals of meadow flowers, but pollinating insects sometimes don’t spot it until too late.

The Lesser Caucasus Mountains are home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. Meet the newest member of this fascinating ecosystem: Psammitis abuliensis. It’s not everyday that a new species is ...

Sometimes, the best survival strategy is disguising yourself like something no one wants to eat, much less mess with and dig around in: bird poop. That is the approach taken by newly discovered spider ...