Ep 37 Spiders | Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira and Dr. André Wanderley do Prado
About this episode
Kurt Krispyn chats with spider researchers about their work and insights into the world of spiders.
In this episode, I chat with spider researchers Dr. André Wanderley do Prado and Dr. Pedro de Souza Castanheira to explore the remarkable and often misunderstood world of spiders. André and Pedro share their journey from researching Brazil’s dense, biodiverse forests to working hands-on with Western Australia’s unique species at the WA Museum, where live specimens, fieldwork, and careful taxonomy all play a role in uncovering new insights into arachnid life. We dive into what it is like to w...
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