The Truth About Spiders

Birds and Wildlife on the North Platte River

With Museum naturalist Jeff Stephenson, explore by canoe 32 miles of the North Platte River, bordered by spectacular bluffs. In one mellow afternoon you may see deer, antelope, blue herons, pelicans, and bald eagles.

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Invaders Everywhere

In this Science Bite, Museum scientist John Demboski talks about introduced species and how they have become a part of our daily lives.

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August 27, 2010

Why do we fear spiders? Our mythology and popular culture have vilified them for centuries. Stories about dangerous venom and deadly bites are everywhere, but are these stories based in fear or fact?

In this Science Bite, Museum scientist Paula Cushing explains why spiders should be known as the good guys and not the bad guys.

The Truth About Spiders for iPod (M4V | 21MB)