The diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only spider species known to live almost entirely underwater. This is quite an achievement because the spider still needs air to breathe. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

In 1988, Australian screenwriter Andrew Wright participated in a diving expedition to the Pannikin Plains cave system, which turned to disaster when flash floods collapsed the entrance to the caves.

Shrubbery, toolsheds, basements—these are places one might expect to find spiders. But what about the beach? Or in a stream? Some spiders make their homes near or, more rarely, in water: tucking into ...

For us, bubbles put the fizz in champagne and the calm in bathtime. But for several aquatic and land-dwelling creatures, bubbles are also a useful survival tool, whether it’s boosting hunting success ...

The Argyroneta aquatica maintains a near 100% underwater existence despite relying solely on atmospheric air. Specific low pH environments and high dissolved oxygen levels dictate where these nests ...