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Characteristics of Spiders

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Spiders are some of the most successful carnivores in history. Learn how spiders build webs and attack prey.

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Giant Spider Web in Texas (0:35)

Watch this video about a giant spider web in Texas on HowStuffWorks. A spider web the size of two football-fields has been discovered at the Lake Tawakoni state park, east of Dallas. Maybe everything is bigger in Texas. See how spider webs work in... More »

Amblypigids - The Harmless Scorpion (4:28)

Watch this episode of Eco Geeks about amblypigids on HowStuffWorks. Amblypigids are commonly perceived as threatening and dangerous scorpions, but in reality, they are harmless. Learn about amblypigids in this episode of Eco Geeks.

Characteristics of Spiders (1:15)

Spiders are some of the most successful carnivores in history. Learn how spiders build webs and attack prey.

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Characteristics of Spiders (1:15)

Spiders are some of the most successful carnivores in history. Learn how spiders build webs and attack prey.