A research team has found that a common spider kills its prey with poison but does not inject it into them—instead, it covers ...

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

The mantis in this clip can’t resist leaping at an animated spider, showcasing its impressive hunting instincts.

There are close to 50,000 known species of spiders, with another 50,000 estimated to be undiscovered. While the creepy arachnids can be frightening to look at, many are harmless to humans.