We’re used to seeing terrifying photos of massive nests of spiders but there’s a reason why this one is so unusual.
But have you ever thought about why you always see them alone? Is there a massive motherload of a nest hidden somewhere in your house breeding them?Ecologist Angela Sanders, of Bush Heritage Australia, made the startling discovery in Western Australia recently.
“We now know that they’re a species of huntsman that live together, normally under the bark of trees. In the restored area tree bark is in short supply at present and they’ve found the wooden boxes suitable.”While most spiders look after their spiderlings until they’re old enough to go out by themselves, the practice of staying together as adults isn’t common.
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