The recovery of the Fen Raft Spider is nothing short of remarkable. Just over a decade ago, their numbers were dwindling, with fewer than a handful of breeding females remaining in the UK.

Rat-sized fen raft spiders make a comeback in GB - but will they make their way to NI?Rat-sized fen raft spiders make a comeback in GB - but will they make their way to NI?

Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia - April 29, 2022 29 April 2022, Palangkaraya, Indonesia The author: "When I left the room, I saw ...

But this is certainly not what we advocate for this native spider species. In the same way that we recommend staying well away from funnel-web and redback species, all of which are potentially deadly, ...