Mazda Spider New Species

Taryn R. -- More than 65,000 cars in the United States were being recalled because spiders were nesting in fuel lines. As it turned out, the species was new to science. Conservation groups were gathering to persuade a federal judge to pass an order against killing the spiders and wanted the Obama Administration to make an emergency declaration protecting the spiders under the Endangered Species Act. They also wanted the Interior Secretary to designate all 65,000 recalled cars as an "essential" habitat for the spiders. "No filling up with cheap low-octane, no detailing, no car washes, no shaking out the mats, don't even think of turning on the wipers," says Keer-anne Duckling. "We need to protect this critical, mobile automotive breeding niche." It is found that the spider's venom consists of a molecule that is a "promising cancer cure and that its silk makes good dental floss".

I find this article very amusing. Of all the places this spider could have been discovered, it decides to be shine in over 65,000 cars. Also, the thought of flossing my teeth with web sounds fun. Though I may not like humans (in general) much, I guess its good we could use this "promising cancer cure" on people. I am intrested in hearing what they name this new species.

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