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Goliath birdeater

Goliath birdeater

Spider
The Goliath birdeater belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae. Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass and body length, and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. Wikipedia
Lifespan: 15 – 25 years (Female) and 3 – 6 years (Male)
Scientific name: Theraphosa blondi
Length: 12 in. (Leg Span)
Clutch size: 100 – 200
Weight: six ounces