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• New Colombian Spider Species Named After Pink Floyd Discovered Utilizing Urban Infrastructure for Strategic Hunting

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Research

  Researchers have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider in Colombia, naming it Pikelinia floydmuraria in a dual tribute to the rock band Pink Floyd and the spider's wall...

• Discovery of Satyrex Tarantula Genus Reveals Record Breaking Anatomy and Violent Mating Rituals

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Environment

  Researchers have established the new Satyrex genus to classify four newly discovered tarantula species characterized by exceptionally long mating appendages and aggressive defensiv...