Why are these spiders so fast? #shorts #science #SciShow

The video explains how certain spiders store energy in their legs to perform rapid movements. This ability is crucial for orb weaver spiders, which use it to escape from their partners after mating to avoid being eaten. A 2022 study showed that all males using this technique survived, while those prevented from launching were eaten. Despite the risks, males often return for multiple mating rounds using a silk line to bungee back to the female's web.

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