AnimalsMay 21, 2026
Daddy longlegs are actually bloodthirsty killers—of frogs
The wobbly, lanky arachnids known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs may be overlooked as predators of small vertebrates such as frogs, researchers say
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Jake Buehler is a science writer and journalist based in Washington State. He covers natural history, biodiversity, evolution, paleontology, animal behavior, and more. His work has appeared in Science News, Science, National Geographic, New Scientist, Quanta Magazine, and other publications. Find more on his website, jakebuehler.com, or follow him on Bluesky @jakebuehler.bsky.social