Atlanta's Fernbank Museum explores spiders in a new exhibition

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The Fernbank Museum recently opened its newest exhibit, "Spiders—From Fear to Fascination." This interactive experience guides visitors through a deep dive into spider anatomy, reproduction, growth, webs and silk, spider senses and much more. (Courtesy of Fernbank Museum)

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History aims to spin a web of mystery and wonder with its new exhibition, “Spiders—From Fear to Fascination.” This interactive experience guides visitors through a deep dive into spider anatomy, reproduction, growth, webs and silk, spider senses and much more!

Two hundred fifty real and preserved spider specimens await intrepid explorers in the depths of the museum!

On Thursday’s edition of “City Lights,” reporter Jeannine Etter sits down for an in-depth conversation about spiders with Dr. Linda S. Rayor, a consultant for the exhibition and an entomologist at Cornell University and President of the American Arachnological Society.