However, in Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s a slightly different story. It’s estimated there are around 200 endemic species leaping around the country, but until recently, only 50 had actually been ...

A Hidden Habitat. The alpine zone of New Zealand, where these spiders were discovered, is an extreme environment. Spanning 11 percent of the country’s land area, this region is situated above ...

An average of 33 Nelson cave spiders were counted in “Crazy Paving Cave” in 2025, up from eight in 2022, according to officials. Photo by Sebastian Doak shared by New Zealand's Department of ...