Footlong Daddy Longlegs discovered in Laos

Slate recently featured an article on a footlong daddy longlegs that was discovered in Laos.  Known more properly as a Giant Harvestman, there's uncertainty if it's a new species or a gigantic example of one already on the records out there. The report is that there are several peculiar mutant forms of spiders being discovered in the area. So, for many reasons, this is promising for many other possible discoveries to come.