Episode 25: Spider Sense Part 1: Unraveling the Secrets of Arachnids

Spiders. There is a lot that people don't know about these interesting creatures. What makes them unique and what role do they play in our environment?
Joining us to talk about spiders, is Sebastian Echeverri, Communications Specialist in Science & Digital Media for the Xerces Society. Sebastian completed his PhD, studying why and how paradise jumping spiders get their audience's attention when pulling off their fanciest dance moves. He has also written a field guide for spiders and has a collection of pet arachnids.
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Photo Credit: Julie Michaelson