Post by Whisker on Aug 18, 2012 16:22:28 GMT -1
Spider Species 'Trogloraptor' Found In Caves
Sufferers of arachnophobia have a whole new family of spiders to fear - the Trogloraptor or cave robber, which is being described as a "fierce predator".
The spider, said to be "relatively huge" at 4cm across (1.6ins) with its legs extended, has "spectacular, elongate claws", experts said.
It was discovered by cave conservationists and scientists in America's Pacific north west and they believe many more of them may be lurking in the region.
Sufferers of arachnophobia have a whole new family of spiders to fear - the Trogloraptor or cave robber, which is being described as a "fierce predator".
The spider, said to be "relatively huge" at 4cm across (1.6ins) with its legs extended, has "spectacular, elongate claws", experts said.
It was discovered by cave conservationists and scientists in America's Pacific north west and they believe many more of them may be lurking in the region.
Knock! Knock! I'm here! 
