The Cool Down10/23/2026
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October 23, 2026This spider catapults ants
A newly discovered Australian ballista spider has evolved one of the most specialized hunting strategies ever seen. Instead of chasing prey, it builds a spring-loaded silk snare that appears to target a single species: The aggressive green tree ant. Scientists think the spider may even lure the ants into attacking the trap, causing them to […]
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The Cool Down10/23/2026
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