conservation animals
31 Oct 2025

Critter of the Week: Celaenia aka Bird Dropping Spiders

From Afternoons, 3:35 pm on 31 October 2025

If you're stuck for a Halloween costume, this week's critter could be a source of inspiration… or not! Meet the bird-dropping spiders (Celaenia species)

Invitation to COTW live event

Photo: Forest and Bird

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