The Wire

Spiders that live in the city are thriving more than their bush relatives, as warmer temperatures and greater access to food allow spiders to grow larger. A new study from the University of Sydney looked at the golden orb weaving spider, and compared city spiders to those in more natural environments. The spiders also have larger ovaries, meaning more energy can be focused towards building their brood. But don’t get out the bug spray just yet, experts say this is good for biodiversity.