Pelican Spider – Eriauchenius Milajaneae
- Discovered: 2018
Be ready to freak out if you see this thing crawling around. Why would someone name these things Pelican Spiders? Apparently, it is due to their extended, arching carapace and two extra-long mouthparts that create the illusion of a neck and beak. Scientists actually found 18 new species of pelican spider in 2018 with the Eriauchenius milajaneae being among them. Scientists assume that the appearance of these spiders allows them to better hunt other spiders, as that is the only thing they eat. Found in Madagascar, it is assumed they lived in the area for at least 180 million years.