* Threatened or Endangered

Tarantula Sp. *

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 : Arthropoda

 : Deep burrows in the tropical rainforest.

 : Insects, small vertebrates

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  • In the wild, this spider lives in deep burrows in the tropical rainforest.  
  • Females often spend their entire lives inside these burrows, waiting for prey to come near the entrance. 
  • There are 987 different species of tarantulas.
  • Contrary to popular belief, most tarantulas are not dangerous to humans.
 
 
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