The Lost continent

1. Zealandia, also known as Te Riu-a-Māui, is a submerged continent in the Pacific Ocean that separated from the supercontinent Gondwana around 85 million years ago
2. Zealandia meets the criteria of being a distinct geological entity with a high elevation relative to the surrounding ocean floor, making it a continent.
3.The Māori people, indigenous to New Zealand, refer to Zealandia as Te Riu-a-Māui, recognizing its cultural and spiritual significance.

Large fossil spider found in Australia

Dr. Matthew McCurry from the University of New South Wales has discovered and named a fossil spider, Megamonodontium, which is the largest ever found in Australia and the first of its family to be discovered.The fossilized spider belongs to a previously unknown family, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary history of spiders in Australia and helping scientists understand ancient ecosystems.The article discusses the Barychelidae family of spiders, known for their global distribution, suggesting the potential for further discoveries worldwide.