27-06-2026 16:02 via nytimes.com

Newly Discovered Spider Captures Ants in Spring-Loaded Trap

The ballista spider discovered in Queensland, Australia, was named after an ancient Roman crossbow, and creates a spring-loaded web to catch its prey.
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