Looking at old kids' TV shows I might now remember what sparked my interest!
Gorgeous little film.
VIDEO
Monday, April 11, 2011
Eight legs, but they still hitch a lift
Australia's real biggie, the huntsman spider, is known for causing minor prangs on motorways as it drops down from behind sun visors in cars, startling drivers and passengers alike.
Modern legend has it that spiders are feared more in Australia for this scenario than for their venom these days.
Breakfast Radio presenter Belinda King, of Hobart, Tasmania's 936 ABC Radio interviewed Dr Robert Raven, Head of Terrestrial Biodiversity at Queensland Museum, today and asked just why Huntsman spiders like to take a ride.
Click HERE to visit the site and hear the broadcast.
And a quick 'Ko'- nod to the Japanese
My boss drew my attention to this today. CLICK HERE
I must admit, If I had the cash.....
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