Kane Christensen's work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of a new funnel-web spider species, showcasing the importance of keen observation in science.
Christensen initially volunteered at the park milking venom from funnel-web spiders and later identified significant differences in spiders from Newcastle, leading to a new species designation.
Named Atrax christenseni, the discovery exemplifies how citizen science and dedicated individuals can contribute to our understanding of biodiversity and venom research.
The latest finding at the park includes the largest male funnel-web spider ever seen, demonstrating the ongoing discoveries associated with the Newcastle funnel-web species.
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