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Urgent warning to Britons as more than 50 species of spider are found

Orford Ness is a haven for spiders, housing 55 species, including rare ones, due to its unique and undisturbed habitat.
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BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The UK is home to the purseweb spider, its only native tarantula, which poses little threat to humans.

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

Spiders become more common in homes from early September to mid-October, particularly males searching for mates.

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

The UK is home to the purseweb spider, its only native tarantula, which poses little threat to humans.

False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

Spiders become more common in homes from early September to mid-October, particularly males searching for mates.
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Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UK

Royal Mail launches a stamp collection celebrating UK spiders, aiming to highlight their ecological significance and promote a positive perception of these creatures.

Light pollution is shrinking the brains of city-dwelling spiders, study says

Light pollution negatively impacts brain development in city-dwelling spiders, affecting their foraging and navigation abilities.

These decoy 'female' fireflies lure males to their doom in a spider's embrace

Orb-weaving spiders exploit male firefly flashing signals to capture prey, showcasing complex predator-prey interactions.
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