RALEIGH, N.C. — According to a study in the "Nature Ecology and Evolution" journal, massive storms like hurricanes can make spiders more aggressive, WTVD reported.
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Researchers found that spiders that live in areas where storms are more likely can become far less docile after a major storm event.
The study said colonies will aggressively pursue food and produce more egg cases.
Researchers gathered this information after hurricanes Florence and Michael.