An alpine wolf spider called Anoteropsis alpina. They are called wolf spiders as they run down their prey like wild dogs or wolves! Known for their excellent hunting abilities, they are a top predator in the alpine zone, eating around 5 to 15 insects a day.
Doc's Nicola Toki says they also carry their spiderlings around on their backs - check out the pictures below to see this in action.
Alpine wolf spider Photo: Left: A alpina II_Photo Credit Warren Chinn; Right: Anoteropsis alpina_Photo Credit Warren Chinn
