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Research Inquiries
Questions about our publications, methodologies, or research findings. Requests for data access or research collaboration proposals.
research@barkingspider.world
Fieldwork & Expeditions
Inquiries about joining expeditions, volunteer opportunities, or reporting barking spider sightings for our field research.
fieldwork@barkingspider.world
Educational Programs
Information about our school presentations, curriculum materials, workshops, and educational resources.
education@barkingspider.world
Media Inquiries
Press contacts, interview requests, image usage permissions, and documentary filming inquiries.
media@barkingspider.world
Support Our Work
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support@barkingspider.world
General Inquiries
For all other questions, including website feedback, general information, or if you're unsure which department to contact.
enquiries@barkingspider.worldContact Form
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Visit Our Institute
Main Office
The Barking Spider Research Institute42 Whistling Way
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Phone
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT)
Closed on weekends and UK public holidays
Field Research Stations
Queensland Station
Barking Spider Field Station235 Rainforest Road
Cairns, QLD 4870
Australia
By appointment only
Thailand Outpost
BSRI Southeast Asia Field Center19 Moo 3, Tambon Mae Hia
Chiang Mai 50100
Thailand
By appointment only
Planning Your Visit
Our London office houses our acoustic laboratory, research library, and educational displays. Visitors are welcome during office hours, but we recommend scheduling an appointment for guided tours or specific research inquiries.
Field stations are research facilities in active spider habitats and are not generally open to the public except for scheduled educational events or by special arrangement.
Visitor InformationKey Contacts
Dr. Edmund Waddlesworth
Research Director
Leading expert in spider acoustics and founder of the institute. Oversees all research projects and international collaborations.
e.waddlesworth@barkingspider.world
Dr. Fiona Gasbury-Smythe
Field Research Coordinator
Coordinates all field expeditions and manages our global network of acoustic monitoring stations.
f.gasbury-smythe@barkingspider.world
Professor James Harrington
Education & Outreach Director
Develops our educational programs and public engagement initiatives, including school visits and citizen science projects.
j.harrington@barkingspider.world
Dr. Linh Nguyen
Conservation Program Manager
Leads our endangered species conservation efforts and coordinates with international environmental agencies.
l.nguyen@barkingspider.worldReport a Barking Spider Sighting
Have you encountered what you believe to be a barking spider in the wild? Your observation could be valuable to our research, especially if you:
- Heard distinctive sounds that match our audio samples
- Observed a large tarantula-like spider in a known barking spider habitat
- Documented the encounter with photos, video, or audio recordings
All confirmed sightings are added to our global distribution database, helping us track population trends and discover new habitats.