Spider Launches Ants with Silk Cone

Scientists in Queensland’s rainforests discovered a jaw-dropping new spider called the ballista spider, named for its Roman-inspired hunting weapon. It builds a cone-shaped silk trap that lures green tree ants with scent, then launches them 30+ cm into the air when bitten — all while the spider watches from afar. This picky hunter spends hours crafting its precision web, the only known spider trap designed for one prey type and triggered by the prey itself. High-speed footage captured the mind-blowing mechanism, revealing nature’s genius in survival. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60d2778df7e2015c