It's tough out there - spider survival

King Crickets can overpower and eat Funnel-web Spiders
King Crickets can overpower and eat Funnel-web Spiders. Photo: © R Mascord.

Some spiders have life spans of less than a year, while others may live for up to twenty years. However, spiders face many dangers that reduce their chances of reaching a ripe old age.

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