A newly discovered spider species in the Columbia Gorge has been named Tulishpun, meaning "cave-dwelling predator," honoring tribal language and biodiversity in a unique ceremony.
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Intertribal commission and researcher honor tribes in naming of new Gorge spider
Jeremy Fivecrows of the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission described a naming ceremony for a newly discovered spider species in the Gorge; the Sahaptin-derived name Tulishpun means 'cave-dwelling predator'.
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July 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM
A newly discovered spider species in the Columbia Gorge has been named Tulishpun, meaning "cave-dwelling predator," honoring tribal language and biodiversity in a unique ceremony.
Click to read more!
#WA #LanguageHonor #CitizenPortal #BiodiversityPreservation #CulturalCollaboration
Click to read more!
#WA #LanguageHonor #CitizenPortal #BiodiversityPreservation #CulturalCollaboration