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 ...
One particularly noteworthy exception was documented in the North Bungulla Reserve in southwestern Australia, where a trapdoor spider–a common arachnid in this region–lived to the incredible ...
Trapdoor spiders are well known for their burrows with skilfully camouflaged ... We felt very far away, being in Perth, but sprang into action. Assisted by the incredible coordination efforts of local ...
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 ...
Trapdoor spiders are medium-sized arachnids with sturdy bodies and thick legs built for digging. They have a dark brown or black coloration and a shiny, rounded abdomen. Trapdoor spiders look ...