A population of giant spiders comparable in size to rats has been saved from extinction in the UK.
In 2010 striped hunters (Dolomedes plantarius) are on the brink of extinction as humans have virtually destroyed their habitat. They came to the rescue British zoos.
After 14 years, it was possible to revive the population of these large spiders – now there are 10 thousand females. And yes, they are all the size of a rat…
Arachnophobes, are you grateful?
