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.

What allows certain animals to move at high speeds?

• Their sharp vision

• Their lightweight bodies

• Energy stored in their legs

• Their large size

Why do orb-weaver males launch themselves away after mating?

• To find another mate

• To avoid being eaten by the female

• To protect their offspring

• To search for food

What was the outcome for males who did not use the launch technique in the 2022 study?

• They were unharmed

• They were eaten

• They found new partners

• They lived longer

How do orb-weaver males return to the female's web?

• By jumping

• By using a silk line

• By flying

• By walking back

How many additional mating rounds can orb-weaver males engage in after the initial launch?

• Up to two more rounds

• Up to six more rounds

• Up to eight more rounds

• Up to four more rounds