Four new species of huntsman spiders have been discovered in southern Africa
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
To discover a living huntsman spider in the South African deserts is a difficult feat; to study the spider in detail is almost impossible. The eight-legged animals are quick, nocturnal, and dwell in inconspicuous tunnels in the sand. However, four new species of huntsman spiders have been discovered in southern Africa, scientists report.