Take a look at a huge fen raft spider up close.
Britain's biggest spider - the size of a man's hand - is surging in population. The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK just 14 years agoBritain's biggest spider - the size of a man's hand - is surging in numbers, new research reveals.
Read More Creepin' it real! Giant huntsman spider terrifies kids at London primary school after hitching a ride from Africa Efforts to improve the creatures habitat and damp weather this year are thought to have given the species a boost. 'These spiders have an important role in maintaining the rich aquatic diversity found in the grazing ditches on our reserves.Fen raft spiders have distinctive white or cream stripes running along the side of the abdomen.The spider - which spins webs as big as pizzas - was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010
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