Wildlife
The mystery of the NT’s aquatic tarantulas captured
We know very little about these aquatic tarantulas, but this footage shows their unique breathing techniques at work.
Tag: australian spiders
Science & Environment
Don’t forget about the little guys: invertebrates of Kangaroo Island struggle to bounce back
You’ve heard about the surviving glossy black cockatoos and koalas of Kangaroo Island, but what of its smaller inhabitants?
News
More funnel-webs needed for antivenom production
Calling all responsible adults, the Australian Reptile Park needs your help catching funnel-web spiders.
Wildlife
Scientists are attaching trackers to funnel-web spiders. This is why
Surprisingly, the behaviour of the Sydney funnel-web spider is under studied.
News
The recent wet weather has created a funnel-web spider ‘bonanza’
The Australian Reptile Park has issued an official warning.
News
Australian funnel web venom could help fight malaria
Genetically modified fungus decimates malaria mosquito populations.
Science & Environment
The wonderfully diverse world of spider silk
So many patterns, shapes and colours!
News
Newly discovered marine spider named in honour of Bob Marley
Desis bobmarley has long hair, lives on the corals of the Great Barrier Reef and is named after a music legend.