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Absolutely covered in tiny offspring. It took a while for us to realise why it was so tubby looking and it wasn't until the flash went off that we could see what was going on
Rural village below the cloud forest.
Spotted on Nov 17, 2011
Submitted on Nov 17, 2011
8 Comments
So cool and creepy at the same time!
in a first look it seem to me that the spider has a crusty back, in the second look...uauwuu!amazing shots,beautiful animal and very rare situation,congratulations
Still after an id for our mother-spider
Hi Karen. It's quite something isn't it? I know this sort of behaviour isn't very unusual and you can find more information about wolf spider behaviour here.
http://ednieuw.home.xs4all.nl/australian.........
I know this one isn't Australian, but the information is sound.
The parental care of spiders, bugs & other arthropods never ceases to amaze me - & puts many of the human species to shame!
Hi Annvan & textless. Yes, quite a sight. Must be hundreds of the little ones. I wonder what happens to the female?
Fascinating! ... And puts a whole new light on parenthood!! :-)
Wow! A truly amazing sight.