Scientists Photograph ‘Zombie’ Spiders Infected With Fungi

Scientists have discovered and photographed cave-dwelling "zombie" spiders that have been infected by parasitic fungi.

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2025-2-6 16:18

Satellite Photo Shows an Army of ‘Black Spiders’ on Mars

A photo taken by the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has set the internet alight after it apparently shows large clusters of black spiders crawling on the surface of the Red Planet's southern polar region. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-26 18:56

How Many Spiders Can You See in This Photo?

Scientists may have discovered one of the most astonishing camouflage strategies in the animal kingdom yet. So, how many spiders can you see in this photograph? [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-27 14:53

Photographer Searches for Spiders Nightly for Amazing Macro Photos

The last time PetaPixel spoke with talented macro photographer David Joseph, he was using his smartphone to incredible effect. Joseph has now upgraded to a dedicated camera system and pointed his new macro lens at spiders, an oft-misunderstood and rarely appreciated arthropod that plays a vital role in ecosystems across every continent, save for Antarctica. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-12 20:57

I Photograph Spiders And Their Beautiful Faces

We always associate the world of spiders with something disgusting, dangerous, and predatory. Nothing could be more further from the truth. Spiders are very delicate and timid creatures—I have found this out many times while photographing them. boredpanda.com »

2021-4-23 12:57

I Capture The Small World Of Jumping Spiders

My name is Gaya Rudner Bornshtein and I'm an amateur nature photographer from Israel. Since I remember myself, I have loved spiders, insects, reptiles, etc. But what I liked most were jumping spiders. boredpanda.com »

2020-2-26 00:21

I Wake Up At The Crack Of Dawn To Photograph Insects And Spiders Waking Up With The Sunrise

I'm a bug and botanical portrait photographer. I take macro photographs of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates so people may gain a better understanding and deeper appreciation of these amazing creatures. boredpanda.com »

2018-8-2 22:07

I Take Photos Of Spiders To Show Their Extraordinary Lives

I wanted to show an extraordinary life of ordinary spiders. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-8 15:37

Photos of Mirror Spiders with Silvery ‘Scales’ That Grow and Shrink

For several years now, Singaporean macro nature photographer Nicky Bay has been focusing his lens on spiders that have mirror-like reflective abdomens, which he calls mirror spiders. Certain species have mirror-like scales on their abdomens that change size depending on the spiders’ mood. petapixel.com »

2016-9-25 00:30