Ancient assassin spider, feared extinct after fires, has been discovered on Kangaroo Island
ABCAn ancient species of spider, feared extinct after devastating bushfires tore through Kangaroo Island in the summer of 2020, has been found alive. Key points: An adult female and a juvenile were found They were found in a small patch outside their known range The species recovery is still tenuous and will be up against genetic bottlenecks and habitat loss The assassin spider, also called the pelican spider, was only known to live in the Western River Regional Protection Area on Kangaroo Island. While the researchers are keeping the exact location under wraps, it was outside the previous known range of the spider on Kangaroo Island, Dr Marsh said. Given that the spider has been found outside its known range, Dr Marsh said her team would keep expanding their search, which has been funded by the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants Program. Recovery, if it happens, will be slow National park reopens on Kangaroo Island Photo shows Small green leaves growing on burnt tree branches As Flinders Chase National Park reopens for the first time since devastating bushfires destroyed about half of Kangaroo Island, photos show how much has been lost.
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