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Killer instinct: why we all want to kill spiders

What's behind this very common fear?

Killer instinct: why we all want to kill spiders
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Katherine Holmes
11/05/2025 22:00 ‧ 3 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Although humans kill animals on a daily basis for reasons such as food sources and animal testing, humans don't tend to kill animals for no reason whatsoever. The exception to this, however, is spiders, which many of us happily squash or vacuum up without a second thought. Strange when you think about it...

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