Satyrex Tarantulas: New Genus with Extra-Long Palps
A new genus of tarantulas, Satyrex, discovered with males possessing exceptionally long palps, potentially for safe mating. Includes Satyrex ferox. Found in Arabian Peninsula & Horn of Africa.
African Social Spiders: Cannibalism & Maternal Sacrifice
African social spiderlings devour insects, then their mother, and finally all adults in the nest. This cannibalistic behavior ensures the next generation's survival, a macabre maternal sacrifice.