Endangered giant trapdoor spider discovered in Queensland, Australia.

Scientists at the Queensland Museum have discovered a rare and giant species of trapdoor spider in Queensland, Australia, which they have named Euoplos dignitas. The spider is only found in the Brigalow Belt in Central Queensland and is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss from land clearing. The spider lives in open woodland habitats and builds its burrows in the black soils of the region. The name Euoplos dignitas reflects the impressive size and nature of the spider and a connection to Project DIG, which funded the research.