Giant Tarantula Discovered in Cuba

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Hairy giant tarantula: The monster among mini tarantulas with 'feather duster' legs

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Trichopelma grande is the largest known member of the genus with a body length of 0.33 to 0.44 inches ( 8.4 to 11.2 millimetres) Hairy legs are typically associated with tree-dwelling tarantulas, so this feature is very unusual.

The hairy legs may help the spiders defend themselves against predators like birds or snakes.

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