55 Spider Species Thriving in Suffolk's Abandoned Military Buildings

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An unexpected arachnid sanctuary was discovered in Suffolk's abandoned military buildings along the North Sea coastline.

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Fifty-five spider species were documented at Orford Ness by British Arachnological Society experts, including five rare and seven nationally scarce varieties.

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The 3mm Neon pictus jumping spider was newly discovered in Suffolk at this former military site.

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The rare Gnaphosa lugubris spider may be present in its thousands throughout the nature reserve.

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The military testing facility was transformed into a nature reserve on Europe's largest shingle spit by National Trust in the 1990s.

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Spider species were allowed to establish strong populations due to minimal human interference in this protected space.

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Spider communities were supported through careful habitat management.

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Ideal conditions for diverse spider species were created by the rare vegetated shingle habitat.

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Wildlife populations were found flourishing in this restricted-access former military zone.

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