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A newly discovered fossilized giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales is captivating both scientists and the public. This remarkable discovery, detailed in a recent study published in the Zoological ...

Scientists have discovered a new prehistoric species of spider with a genius strategy for hiding from its predators. Spiders are not well preserved in the fossil record because of their soft ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Long before modern predators stalked Madagascar’s forests, ...

A prehistoric spider that disguises itself as an ant has been discovered trapped in fossilized resin. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state ...