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The spider, which is normally found in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, was a remarkable discovery. It was rare to find it in Sichuan because of the extremely cold temperatures. The spider was known to have survived 55 degrees Fahrenheit, but never colder than that. Sichuan’s winters were much colder. So, Li’s discovery helped scientists to learn more about the spider.

By Ted