This spider catapults ants

Mongabay
Oct 23, 2026, 5:37 am70 ptsTrending
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…

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