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Alaska doesn't really have any native dangerous spiders. But a few exceptions may occur, mostly around homes. Know what to avoid this summer.

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Living in urban China may have given the insects the traits they needed to thrive in the United States, a new study suggests.

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New photos captured by NASA's Curiosity rover show that Mars' giant, spiderweb-like "boxwork" features are covered in tiny, never-before-seen nodules that bear a striking resemblance to arachnid eggs.

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The great eared nightjar looks just like a dragon due to a few characteristics. Read here to learn more about these birds.