Science
Snorkelling spider pulls Houdini stunt to stay alive
Researcher uncovers the bizarre tactics of a tropical arachnid that refuses to die
15 May 2022 - 17:57
Maybe you’ve seen your best action hero do this in the movies: holding his breath underwater while the enemy passes by with a deadly weapon until coming up gasping for air...
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