Can you spot Desis bobmarleyi among the corals? coenobita/iNaturalist, CC BY Some trapdoor spiders have been recorded only taking a breath every six minutes. Dr Leanda Mason ...

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Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

This secretive, hobbit-like creature is in the running for Bug of the Year.Elise Vollweiler / Nelson Mail A secretive trapdoor spider that makes its home in burrows around Nelson is one of the ...

Even if water does get in, some trapdoor spiders can seal their bodies and essentially hold their breath. They don’t swim in their flooded burrows, but they can wait out a flood without drowning.

Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move By Carrie Hutchinson Updated June 20, 2025, first published December 2, 2023 ...

Spiders have long been subjects of both fear and fascination. Often misunderstood, these eight-legged creatures play critical roles in ecosystems around the world. From their intriguing physical ...

What makes animals minibeasts? Learn about the different characteristics that make animals minibeasts in this Bitesize Primary KS1 Science guide.

Carrie is a freelance travel writer and editor. Born in Queensland and now living in Melbourne, via Sydney and London, she’s an ocean baby at heart and loves swimming with big things, including ...