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In Oregon, a newly discovered species of spider got its own name and naming ceremony

NPR | By Deena Prichep
Published June 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM CDT

A biologist recently discovered a new species of cave spider in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge. It's getting a name from the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.

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