In a less squeamish universe, Mother’s Day cards would have a spider on them. She’s extreme in her generosity and sacrifice: tireless regurgitation, liquefying guts and the personal touch in family ...

The insect world may have found its ‘Mom of the Year’ in the female Stegodyphus lineatus, a desert spider that feeds herself to her young shortly after they’re hatched. This practice­, which is known ...

Motherhood is a beautiful thing. Lots of moms would do anything for their kids: they bathe them, comfort them and of course, barf up their intestines and let the kids feed on their digestive system.

Israeli scientists may have discovered new evidence that some mothers feed their children to a fault. Female Stegodyphus lineatus, a spider found in southern Israel and other semi-arid habitats around ...

From giving up sleep to going hungry, many mothers make sacrifices to give their young the best start in life. But one species of spider goes one step further – by offering herself as a nutritious ...