Meet The Spider With The Ultimate Anti-Predator Trick. Hint: It Builds Fake Decoys Of Itself

This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.
Newsweek

Woman’s Hilarious Reaction to Fake Spider Has Internet in Stitches

A video of a woman screaming in fear after being duped by a fake spider has gone viral on TikTok, where it had received at least 1.9 million views at the time of writing. The video, shared by TikTok ...
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Spiders building fake spiders

Some tiny spiders create giant, spider-shaped decoys out of silk and debris to fool predators. A smart survival trick! The ...
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Fake spider webs used as Halloween decorations can pose a risk to wildlife

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s the spooky season, and many people are starting to decorate their yards. However, one decoration that may pose a risk to wildlife is those sticky cotton fake spider webs.
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American Bully’s Reaction to Finding a Fake Spider Is Cracking Everybody Up

American Bully’s Reaction to Finding a Fake Spider Is Cracking Everybody Up originally appeared on PetHelpful. An adorable American Bully wasn’t quite sure what to make of the fake spider she ...
Los Angeles Times

Fake Halloween spiderwebs are truly scary — to wildlife

Angelenos love Halloween. Every year as the days start to get noticeably shorter, disembodied hands erupt from flower beds and grinning skeletons settle in to lounge on front lawns. Witches, demons ...
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VERIFY: Yes, fake decorative spiderwebs could pose a danger to wildlife

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the start of the spooky season, which means more people will be putting up outdoor holiday décor. It's not uncommon to see life-sized skeletons, glowing pumpkins, and fake ...