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The Danube Delta’s Fen Raft Spider

Meet the fen raft spider. It can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes but surfaces when it’s time to hunt. It uses surface tension of the water to pick up vibrations to catch its dinner.

The Danube Delta’s Fen Raft Spider

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