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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

BBC World · Jun 23, 2026, 10:05 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.

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ABC Australia Newly discovered spider uses 'ballista' web to capture prey New Scientist New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air

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