Spooky, Scary Scorpions? Actually, Not So Much. (You Aren’t Worth the Venom.)
A little too hairy and a little too pinchy to classify as charismatic, scorpions strike fear in the hearts of many—through no fault of their own. A scorpion expert sets...
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Two Young Researchers, Two New Scorpions
There are now two more scorpion species to appreciate, thanks to the work of two young researchers. Their efforts could change the future for these salty-lake-bed, stinger-endowed specialists.
We Urgently Need More Information about Spiders, as Climate Change Means New Risks for Them
Climate change seems like a critical threat to spiders. But researchers are hampered by a lack of basic information.
Ask the Naturalist: Where Has “Charlotte” Gone?
A concerned spider fan asks what to do about a missing arachnid and the egg sacs she left behind.
Learn to Look for Them, and California’s Unique “Turret Spiders” are Everywhere
Tiny turret spiders, hiding in their silk-lined tunnels near your favorite trail, hold geologic secrets in their genes.
Ticked Off
Ticks can be trouble, yet you can’t help but admire their toughness as they cling to vegetation waiting for a meal to come within arm’s length. Fortunately for us, some...
Fall is the Season When Garden Spiders Live Large
Look in your backyard right now, and there's a decent chance you'll see the ornate webs of our local orbweaver spiders. After feeding on insects all spring and summer, banded...
