The world's fastest spider tops 3.5 metres per second
The most comprehensive database ever compiled of how fast arachnids can run has shown how leg anatomy and evolutionary history influence spiders’ running speed
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New Scientist
30 Jun 2026 1 days ago 1 min read
New Scientist — 30 June 2026
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The most comprehensive database ever compiled of how fast arachnids can run has shown how leg anatomy and evolutionary history influence spiders’ runn