While there, researchers spotted some nocturnal spiders running “rapidly,” the study said. They captured a few of the small animals and, taking a closer look, realized they’d discovered a ...

Little is known about the night-time habits of tiny creatures all around us. Take the jumping spider — it mysteriously can spend much of the night suspended in mid-air, hanging by a thread.

As the sun set in southern India, a nocturnal predator emerged from its hidden home. The small creature “rapidly” set off across the ground, possibly searching for a meal or a mate. Nearby ...

Beware: A dangerous pest could be lurking in the shadows of your home this summer. Here's what you need to know to identify – and avoid – the unwelcome arachnids: The nocturnal spiders can be ...

As summer starts its wind-down, a dramatic annual phenomenon is about to unfold: tarantula mating season. These large, hairy spiders, known for their imposing appearance and nocturnal habits ...

Bright lights at night may alter the brains of nocturnal arachnids, our new study shows. And we’re only just learning what this means for our ecosystems. City light pollution is shrinking ...

Spiders come and go, leaving only web tinsel to sparkle in daytime sun. Nocturnal tree frogs sing for weeks, then nights fall silent.

Scientists found a nocturnal predator running and hiding in a forest of Kerala and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Roshin Tom, via Sankaran, Kadam and Tripathi (2024) As the sun ...