90K views · 469 reactions | Did you know spiders evolved more than 300 million years ago? That's way before dinosaurs walked the earth! Those ancient spiders didn't build webs, but sought the safety of burrows underground. Thanks to @joshbonnet for capturing this Golden Huntsman in our Spiders - Alive and Deadly exhibition. Come and see him for yourself >>> australianmuseum.net.au/landing/spiders-alive-and-deadly | Australian Museum | Facebook

The first pelican spider described was found in 40 million-year-old amber, but these tiny hunters have been around for over 140 million years, and living species are still being discovered. They’re found in South Africa, Madagascar and Australia, so keep an eye out for them living in the leaf litter next time you’re out for a bushwalk. 🕷️🍂 | Australian Academy of Science

450K views · 3K reactions | The world’s oldest spider was killed by a wasp at the age of 43 | NowThis | Facebook