A ‘distinctive’ creature with large spiky legs roamed what is now Illinois 300 million years ago

Scientists think the spiny legs were for defensive purposes. - Paul Selden/Museum für Naturkunde

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. The idea of ​​unexpectedly coming face to face with a spider-like creature is enough to horrify any arachnophobe, let alone encountering one with large, spiky legs. But that’s exactly what roamed what is currently northeastern … Read more