Summer in Australia: Fires, floods deadly spiders

Australia has already dealt with extreme fires, flooding and hail this year. Now experts are warning people to watch out for deadly funnel-web spiders due to “perfect conditions” for the arachnid to thrive.

Summer in Australia: Fires, floods deadly spiders

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