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13 Jul

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

TYPE: Invertebrate STATUS: Critically Endangered QUICK STATS Body size 2 inches long; leg span around 5 inches native habitat Scrublands of Mexico life expectancy Females: up to 20 years; Males: up to 5 years diet Insects and small invertebrates Reproduction Egg sack for several weeks before hatching predators Birds, lizards, snakes, parasitic...

Kamren Scott
July 13, 2024
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13 Jul

Asian Forest Scorpion

TYPE: Invertebrate STATUS: Unlisted QUICK STATS Body size 3–5 inches native habitat Humid subtropical to tropical regions of India, Indonesia, and Malaysia life expectancy Up to 7 years diet High protein insects Reproduction 10 to 14 months predators Other scorpions natural defenses Painful sting About the Species Asian Forest Scorpions are...

Kamren Scott
July 13, 2024
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13 Jul

Chilean Rose Tarantula

TYPE: Invertebrate STATUS: Least Concern QUICK STATS Body size 3–5 inches native habitat Burrows of desert regions of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile life expectancy Up to 20 years diet Frogs, mice, lizards, mealworms Reproduction 50 to 200 eggs predators Aggressive towards each other natural defenses Claws, fangs and hairs on the leg About the...

Kamren Scott
July 13, 2024
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Giant African Millipede

TYPE: Invertebrate STATUS: Least Concern QUICK STATS Body size 4–12 inches native habitat Rainforests of East Africa life expectancy 5–7 years diet Fruits and leaves Reproduction Eggs hatch after 3 months predators Frogs, small mammals, birds and other reptiles natural defenses Hard exoskeleton About the Species Well known for having many...

Kamren Scott
July 13, 2024
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