Spiders might give you the creeps, but what if I told you they could help fight malaria? Meet Grace Kioko, an arachnologist who’s spent years studying Kenya’s fascinating eight-legged creatures; including the vampire spider, a tiny but deadly predator… to mosquitoes. Yep, this smart little spider specifically hunts malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
In this episode, Grace takes us on a wild ride into the hidden world of spiders; from their role as nature’s pest control to how their silk and venom could change medicine as we know it. We’ll bust some myths, talk about why these misunderstood creatures deserve more love, and even explore how bugs can help solve crimes!
Join me, Steve Mokaya, as we crawl through the untold stories of Kenya’s spiders, and why they might just be the unexpected heroes we need.
