Spiders of the Quantum Realm
Ecologist Mike Waite explores the overlooked world of spiders and their important role.
The Wildlife Trusts, a movement of 46 independent charities, shares a mission to protect wildlife.
London Wildlife Trust volunteer Jon Hawkins, Surrey Hills Photography, highlights the significance of spiders.
It is a good few years now, around eight, since I really got stuck into my present interest in spiders.
Surrey, known as the spider-capital of the UK, is home to about 63% of the 670 British spider species, thanks to its lowland heathlands, a spider-paradise.
The largest British spiders have bodies around 20mm, including the great fox, which was re-discovered in 2020.
Author's summary: Exploring the world of spiders and their importance.
- Number of Wildlife Trusts: 46
- Number of British spider species: around 670
- Percentage of species found in Surrey: about 63%