30-04-2018 20:20 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Scientists ‘Miserable’ After World’s Oldest Spider Dies At 43

AUSTRALIA (CBS Local) – The world’s oldest known spider has died in Western Australia at the age of 43. The record-breaking arachnid was 15 years older than any other spider scientists have found.The Details:World’s oldest spider, dubbed “Number 16,” has died at 43
Female Giaus Villosus, better known as a trapdoor spider, succumbed to wasp sting
Trapdoor spiders commonly seen in Australia, typically live 5-20 years
By remaining in same burrow from bir
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