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Arachnid ยท Tropical rainforest
Goliath birdeater
Theraphosa blondi
Meet the animal
Life as a goliath birdeater
The Goliath birdeater is one of the world's largest spiders and lives on rainforest floors in northern South America.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Sensitive hairs detect vibrations, and irritating defensive hairs can be released toward a threat.
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Surprising fact
Despite its name, it usually eats insects, worms and small vertebrates rather than birds.