Meet The Spider With The Ultimate Anti-Predator Trick. Hint: It Builds Fake Decoys Of Itself

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.
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This creature transforms to look and smell like bird poop to evade predators. It's a new species

If there is one thing most people wouldn’t want to stumble across in the forests of the Philippines, a giant spider would ...

These tiny spiders are creating giant decoys of themselves for their survival

Tropical orb-weaving spiders craft giant spider-like puppets in their webs. Scientists say the decoys may deter predators, ...
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The cunning way spiders create self-portraits art to trick their predators

Spider webs aren't only functional, they are a work of beauty, with some spiders going that extra step, adding an unexpected ...
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Tropical Spiders Make Fearsome 'Puppets' of Themselves For Protection

Helicopter damselflies specialize in preying on web-building spiders, like the little orb weavers. This predatory flyer is ...
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Some spiders make fake spiders in their webs to deter predators: Study

Spiders are quite intelligent regarding survival, and the example that illustrates this best is that of Cyclosa orb weavers. These spiders weave normal webs, but they also perform an unusual activity ...