Some spiders don’t just spin webs — they listen through them. Researchers found that orb-weavers can sense vibrations on their silk to detect prey and danger.

Earth Notes: Spiders That Hear Through Their Webs

Earth Notes, KNAU’s weekly environmental series, explores the Colorado Plateau by telling stories of the intricate relationships between environmental issues and our daily lives. Rooted in science and wrapped in human interest, the two-minute-long segments encourage listeners to think of themselves as part of the solution to environmental problems.

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Earth Notes: Spiders That Hear Through Their Webs

Earth Notes: Spiders That Hear Through Their Webs