In the mountains of western Iran, a fascinating predator known as the spider-tailed horned viper (Pseudocerastes urarachnoides) employs a remarkable hunting strategy. This snake has evolved a ...

It has eight spider-like legs and fangs up front, while its rear end is dominated by silk-producing spinnerets punctuated by a long, thin tail. So, what is it? Well, believe it or not, scientists ...

A spider-tailed viper might sound nightmarish but it’s ... They do this by performing a dance called a ‘wing wave tail wag’ luring young fledglings of other family groups to come and join ...