Scientists discover spider species that feeds its young milk

Spider milk containing four times the protein of cow’s milk is secreted by mothers, scientists in China find

The ability of mothers to produce milk for their babies is commonly considered a unique feature of mammals, but now scientists have discovered a species of spider that also nurses its young.

Spider mothers were observed feeding a milk-like substance to their spiderlings and continuing to look after them almost into adulthood.

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