Listen "Bonus: More spiders"
Episode Synopsis
Nearly all of us have a close-encounter story or two. With spiders, that is.In our previous episode, we spoke to arachnologist Caitlin Creak about her work with funnel web spiders. What also came about were our personal interactions with the creatures that live in and around our homes. Collected here are our recollections and questions on what to do with the spiders amongst us, with a bit extra on the behind-the-scenes of Caitlin's research. And we finally get to hear what springs to mind when actor Nicholas Richard hears the phrase, "old-world spider"Hosted by Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer.TranscriptCredits Producer: Rachel Rayner Guests: Caitlin Creak, Nicholas Richard Music: Michelle Cashman Editing: Dianne Weller Made possible through Meta Australia Public Interest Journalism Fund, administered by the Walkley Foundation, with support from Comedy Victoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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