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A new tarantula species, Trichopelma grande, has been discovered in western Cuba, captivating researchers with its impressive size and distinctive features. The spider is the largest and hairiest ...

The spider doppelgängers are made of prey carcasses, plant debris, and other organic materials. They have a central structure ...

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“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” For a moment I didn’t pay much attention to the large insect buzzing around me. It was one of those gentle spring days and ...