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Is this the world’s fastest lunging predator?
An American scientist believes a native Australian spider could be the fastest lunging predator on Earth.
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Nature & Wildlife
How to avoid and treat Australia’s deadliest bites
Here are the top 5 Aussie predators that can ruin your trip, how to avoid them, and what to do if you find yourself victim.
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Spider venom could lead to IBS treatment
Venom from a species of tarantula could lead to the first effective treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
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7 new species of peacock spider discovered
A Sydney scientist has discovered seven new species of peacock spiders, the beautiful, tiny Australian jumping spiders renowned for their courtship dance.
Nature & Wildlife
Hidden housemates: The redback spider
Getting to know Australia’s infamous redback spider.
Science & Environment
Meet ‘Big Boy’ the funnel-web spider
An enormous Sydney funnel-web spider has been handed in to have its venom ‘milked’, to help with the production of anti-venom.
Science & Environment
This is why you should love spiders
Only two Australian spiders can kill you, but the rest are a pretty fascinating bunch.
Nature & Wildlife
Rare red-coloured mouse spider photographed
A rare fully red mouse spider has been found in north-western Sydney, after a huge infestation.
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Rare dual-coloured funnel-web spider
A genetic mutation has caused a rare colourful funnel-web spider
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13 new species of spider discovered in Queensland
A group of scientists, teachers and Aboriginal rangers have found 13 new species of Australian spider