Tarantula

Tarantula 

Tarantulas are famous for their large bodies and hairy legs and abdomens. There are about 900 different species of known tarantulas around the world. The variety in the tarantula world is massive, some hunt in trees, while others hunt on the ground. Their prey can range anywhere from insects to mice and birds.
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Like the trapdoor spider, tarantulas are also very prone to wasps. Also, they are at risk to humans too, in some countries around the world, tarantula is a delicacy and they are consumed after they are fried, or cooked.




More info about tarantulas can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/tarantula/

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