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The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae. Found in northern South America , it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g (6.2 oz)) and body length (up to 13 cm (5.1 in)), and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. [ 1 ]
Despite the sometimes used common names bird-eating spider and bird spider, this nocturnal ground dwelling species is not likely to ever encounter or feed on birds. These spiders predominantly feed upon invertebrates including insects and other spiders. Small vertebrates such as geckos, skinks and frogs are also part of the diet. [citation needed]
Seqocrypta jakara, Brush footed spider. Family Clubionidae. Clubiona robusta, Stout sac spider. Family Corinnidae. Poecilipta spp., Ant-mimicking spiders Nyssus coloripes, Painted swift spider. Family Deinopidae. Asianopis subrufa, Rufous net-casting spider. Family Desidae. Black house spider Badumna insignis (Desidae) Badumna insignis, Black ...
He described around 200 new species of spiders. His Census of Australian Araneidae (1911) listed all 1,102 species known to that date. [13] Keith McKeown wrote Spider Wonders of Australia in 1936, followed by Australian Spiders: Their Lives and Habits in 1952 and Australian Spiders in 1963.
The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is reputed to be an avivore (hence the name), but it rarely preys on birds. [5] [6] However, other species of spider have been observed to consume birds that they capture; large orb-weaving spiders, such as the golden orbweavers, have been observed to consume small birds such as mannikin and other finches.
A recently published set of photos on Facebook shows a terrifyingly large spider eating a possum at a cabin in Australia.
A wild Australian little penguin returning to its burrow to feed its chicks on Bruny Island. 14 species recorded [7 extant native, 7 vagrant] Penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, especially in Antarctica. Only one species, the Australian little penguin, breeds on the Australian ...
About 15 species of spiders are scientifically described as being edible, with a history of human consumption. [2] These edible spiders include: Thailand zebra leg tarantula (Cyriopagopus albostriatus) which is sold fried as traditional snack in Cambodia and Thailand;