SEX-MAD SPIDERS SIZE OF A HAND
Daily Star|November 04, 2024
Record breeding year celebrated after extinction fear
GEORGE MATHIAS
SEX-MAD SPIDERS SIZE OF A HAND

SPIDERS the size of your hand have had a record breeding year.

Fen raft spiders almost became extinct 15 years ago after the destruction of their wetland home.

Chester Zoo set about saving the species by rearing hundreds of spiderlings as part of a rescue programme with the RSPB.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.