Disappearing with the onset of urbanization are the horned toad, a small iguana-like lizard; the vinegarroon, a stinging scorpion; and the tarantula, a large, black, hairy spider that is scary to behold but basically harmless.
Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. First, a clarification: there are no “breeds” of tarantulas—only species. Despite their hairy appearance and long legs, ...
EurekAlert!: Tarantulas may use learning and memory to search for food and locate their retreats
Researchers have documented several cases of spatial orientation in tarantulas living both in trees and in underground burrows. Spatial orientation refers to the ability of an animal to understand ...
Tarantulas may use learning and memory to search for food and locate their retreats
Tarantulas may have the reasoning to recall how to navigate places they’ve already been, a new study published in Ecology and Evolution suggests. These researchers have documented several cases of ...
MyWildBackyard on MSN: The tarantula threat most people dismiss until it is too late
This report examines tarantulas and the real risks they present during close human encounters. While often labeled harmless, tarantulas possess powerful fangs and defensive urticating hairs that can ...
IFLScience on MSN: How do tarantulas find their way home? New study looks at spider navigation in the wild
How do tarantulas find their way home? New study looks at spider navigation in the wild
CBS News: Tarantula mating season starts soon. Here are the states where the spiders will be most prevalent