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‘Giant' tree-dwelling tarantula discovered in Brazil rainforest is a new species

In southeastern Brazil, researchers set out to look for tarantula species with a rare and "striking" characteristic. Tarantulas, belonging to the Theraphosidae family, are among the largest spiders on ...
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Eight-legged creature — with red bristles — discovered in Brazil. It’s a new species

In the national parks of Brazil, countless species lay hidden in the dark, waiting for their next meal. Jonatan Lewczuk via Unsplash In a vast national park near the eastern coast of Brazil, the ...
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‘Giant’ tree-dwelling tarantula discovered in Brazil rainforest is a new species

Seven new tree-dwelling tarantula species have been identified in southeastern Brazil, including three from heavily deforested regions, according to a study. Getty Images/iStockphoto In southeastern ...