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Science news
New species of pirate spiders discovered on South Atlantic island
Named in honour of two dedicated conservationists, the discovery of the spiders could help to protect at-risk forests on St Helena.
15 February 2024 -
British wildlife
There's life among the dead: Wildlife in cemeteries
Left alone over time, many graveyards have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive.
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Finding common sense with Ananse, the West African spider-god
Every culture in the world has at least one mythical character who, in some way, represents wisdom, knowledge or just plain common sense.
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News
New group of spiders named after David Bowie and his back catalogue
The tropical arachnids have been named after the musician to draw attention to the threats they face.
8 August 2022 -
News
Demand for exotic pets risks spider and scorpion extinctions
Scientists have called for greater protections for species which are at risk of being collected into extinction.
19 May 2022 -
British wildlife
What are spider webs made of? And how?
Find out how web-spinning spiders catch their dinner and how other spiders use silk.
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British wildlife
Spider season: who lives on a web like this?
How well do you know our eight-legged friends? Try this quiz.
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British wildlife
How to make a pitfall trap to catch insects and other minibeasts
Want to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden? Follow our steps to set up a simple pitfall trap.
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Collections
Space, specimens and dating strategies
This month on #NHM_Live we're putting animal dating strategies to the test.
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Collections
Fishy faces, fur and feathers
Meet some faces that only an ichthyologist could love and catch up on the latest natural history news.
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Science news
Velvet spider named after Lou Reed found in Europe for the first time
This velvet spider group was thought to live only in Africa and the Middle East.
18 January 2019 -
Science news
Over 270 new species discovered in 2018
They include new dinosaurs, an ancient wombat and a giant shark.
27 December 2018 -
Collections
Spiders, cetaceans and skeletons
Museum experts catch us up on some of the latest natural history news.
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British wildlife
Spider webs: not just for Halloween
Explore seven common styles of spider web and discover the arachnids that make them.
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British wildlife
How dangerous are false widow spiders?
Every autumn there are reports of false widow spiders becoming uninvited eight-legged houseguests across the UK.
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News
Long-distance spiders can sail across the high seas
Spiders strike elaborate poses to catch the breeze and sail across salty and turbulent waters, reaching new lands quickly.
3 July 2015 -
British wildlife
Finding love on the web
Spiders may seem scary, but most of them are just looking for love. Read some dating profiles of spiders searching for the perfect mate.
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British wildlife
Invasion of the giant spiders? Not quite
Are giant spiders invading Britain's homes? Find out with expert Stuart Hine.