Amber Brentnall, Wolf Spider (Animal & Nature 2021)

So shy and misunderstood, this adorable wolf spider burrowed into the ground to make its home, adding a perfect designer trap door to keep it safe from other predators and the elements (also handy for surprise snacks) - nature is very clever.

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