. . . and where were the Spiders?

by Dick Mac

As human beings continue to destroy the planet, spiders have less and less habitat in which to live

Spiders are marginalized because they are not a popular species. They are neither cuddly nor human like, and it is difficult to get environmental authorities to include spiders on lists of endangered animals.

Many spiders are, however, endangered; so, it is a surprise when a new spider is discovered.

According to Peter Jäger, a German spider expert, who recently discovered a new spider: naming a new spider after a celebrity helps draw attention to the problem of spider endangerment. With that said, he has named his new spider after a rock star. Heteropoda davidbowie is distinguished by its large size and yellow hair, and is only found in parts of Malaysia.

I wonder if it's loaded, well-hung, and tanned snow-white.

Read more at the Telegraph website: Rare yellow spider named after David Bowie

Thanks to Kate for the tip!