This beautiful peacock spider was only found two years ago. Now it could be dancing its last dance.

Autor: Lowe, Lizzy, Marsh, Jess, Mason, Leanda Denise
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Zdroj: Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 10/14/2024, p1-1, 1p, 3 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article discusses the threat of suburban development on the Maratus yanchep, a newly discovered species of peacock spider found in a small area of coastal dunes near Yanchep, north of Perth. The spider has not been listed as a threatened species, leaving it unprotected from development. The article highlights the challenges of conserving invertebrates, as well as the need for more data and funding for their protection. Efforts are being made to protect the Maratus yanchep, including nominating it for the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species. [Extracted from the article]
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