The wasp spider is the biggest orb-weaver in Britain. (Image: Getty Images) The wasp spider is easily recognisable due to its ...

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Named for David Attenborough, this fungus forces spiders away from their webs before sprouting from their bodies.

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

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Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

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Britain is home to an array of different spiders, but which ones are the biggest and are you likely to find any in your house? From the cardinal to the fen raft spider, BBC Countryfile has come ...