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Sydney funnel-web spider: World's deadliest arachnid can kill a toddler in minutes
There are a staggering 43,000 species of spiders, and among them, the Sydney funnel-web is considered the most dangerous - ...
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Big Boy Is Here and He’s the Most Venomous Spider in the World
Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning ...
Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders
Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study different populations of the Sydney funnel-web spider – one ...
Scientists resolve 'identity crisis' for Australia's deadliest spider
An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly ...
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From Spiders to Space: Breaking Science Discoveries
Australian scientists have identified a larger, venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, 'Big Boy.' Meanwhile, Loft ...
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The Australian Funnel Web Spider Loves Rotting Logs
Let's talk about the funnel web spider, one of the most notorious arachnids in the world. Known for their fast-acting venom, ...
New species of spider nicknamed ‘big boy’ is one of the world’s deadliest
A new species of Funnel Web Spider named Atrax christenseni and nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ is pictured at the Australian Museum in Sydney (Picture: Reuters) A new type of spider, nicknamed the ‘big boy’, has ...
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Space Race: From Spiders to Stars
Australian scientists discovering a more venomous funnel-web spider, funding for space startups amid US-China rivalry, Blue ...