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Lab Notes: The redback sex-death somersault
These little spiders that live in the dark corner of your garage have a pretty crazy sex life. Researchers have known for a while that male redback spiders get eaten during sex — but not only that, they somersault themse...
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Lab Notes: The redback sex-death somersault is an episode from The Science Show. These little spiders that live in the dark corner of your garage have a pretty crazy sex life. Researchers have known for a while that male redback spiders get...
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Published Aug 26, 2026, 0:10:48 long, audio available.
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