On an expedition to Guyana, scientists were excited to discover several new animal species, including a handful of beetles and butterflies. However, it was a small, iridescent blue tarantula that really took the prize. The amazing arachnid was found hiding in a hollowed-out tree, and is believed to have been unknown to science.
The spider was found in March 2014 during the second Biodiversity Assessment Team expedition, a month-long survey in which researchers looked for new species in Guyana's Kaieteur National Park. The expedition’s discoveries have been released recently.
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According to the World Wildlife Foundation, the spider is among dozens of new species found in the untouched part of Guyana, many of which are believed to be endemic to the secluded area. =read more and see video
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