The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and ...

When Cass Lynch found out a picnic area was set to be built on top of the burrows of many trapdoor spiders, she sprang into action with help from leading expert Leanda Mason. "It didn't feel fair ...