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Spiders learned to create marionettes that look just like them to protect themselves from enemies. Cyclosa spiders are from the family of orb-weaving spiders (Araneidae) and they lead a very interesting life in Peru. Besides the fact that they need to catch the prey, it's important to stay alive, as well. Spiders got creative and learned to make a decoy version of themselves and perfected it so much that scientists have doubts whether it's still the same spider or a new smarter species. Spiders use leaves and dried insects to create its own copy and they created an illusion of the web movement as if they're using a marionette doll. It's how they distract any hunter while hiding in a safe spot. © Depositphotos, © SmarterEveryDay