Scientists discover 18 spider-eating pelican spider species
University of Copenhagen researchers have identified 18 new spider-hunting pelican spiders from a study of 26 species in the African island nation of Madagascar. Pelican spiders, which use their long "necks" and jaw-like mouthparts to prey on other spiders are "living fossils", as they are remarkably similar to species found preserved in fossils 165 million years ago, said researchers.