Science
Deadly black widow spiders feast the males after mating and liquefy their prey. – The Washington Newsday
Black widow spiders are notorious for their strong venom and horrible mating habits, where the females sometimes kill and eat the males after reproduction. There…
Black widow spiders are notorious for their strong venom and horrible mating habits, where the females sometimes kill and eat the males after reproduction.
There are 31 species of these spiders, all belonging to the genus (group of species) Latrodectus, as data from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) show.
Black widows are found in temperate zones around the world, including parts of the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, Australia and Africa.
They lead a solitary life until…
-
General23 hours agoBali scooter crash victim Keanu Neilsen’s surgery could cost more than $100,000
-
Noosa News17 hours agoTerminal evacuated at Brisbane Airport, significant delays expected
-
Noosa News20 hours agoFormer Channel Nine reporter Benjamin McCormack facing dozens of child abuse material charges in Brisbane
-
General24 hours agoWhite House defends firing of jobs official