Creatura with Bec Crew
The bird-dropping spider is the best
A spider that mimics bird droppings really shouldn’t be adorable, but here we are. This thing is as cute as a button.
Tag: australian spiders
Nature & Wildlife
Five new species of trapdoor spiders: golden discovery for science
South-east Queensland is home to five newly discovered species of golden trapdoor spiders.
Nature & Wildlife
Australian huntsman spiders: Your friendly neighbourhood insect control
From their habitat and ecology to their unique social behaviour, this is everything you need to know about Australia’s huntsman spiders.
Nature & 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.
Nature & Wildlife
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?
Nature & Wildlife
More funnel-webs needed for antivenom production
Calling all responsible adults, the Australian Reptile Park needs your help catching funnel-web spiders.
Nature & 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.
