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   Colourful peacock spider calls Balranald home

   Balranald resident German Ugarte spotted this species of peacock spider, Maratus Literatus, at his home. The spider that shot to fame via a YouTube video is found in Balranald, a top entomologist has confirmed.  The peacock spider burst onto scientists’ radars in 2005 and since then more than 30 species of peacock spider have been documented, with 20 more species waiting for description.  Australia is the only country in the world where the peacock spider is found but a video of the tiny and

Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the distinctive geographical character of a place—its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and the well-being of its residents.

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