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flag A rare "mini tarantula" spider, found in Worcestershire, signals success of 20 years of habitat restoration.

flag A rare Purseweb Spider, dubbed Britain’s “mini tarantula,” has been found at Kinver Edge in Worcestershire, marking its first recorded sighting in the county. flag Discovered in Kingsford Heath, a restored heathland managed by the National Trust, the spider lives in a silk-lined burrow capped with a camouflaged web. flag The find signals success of 20 years of habitat restoration involving grazing and vegetation control to maintain open, sandy soil. flag Officials say the discovery underscores the importance of ongoing conservation and public reporting, with plans to extend restoration to a former conifer plantation.

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