Its full name is the Goliath bird-eating tarantula (Theraphosa blondi), and it is the largest tarantula species on the planet. You will find them in the rainforests of northern South America in ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Why did evolution produce a spider the size of a dinner plate? The Goliath birdeater offers a fascinating glimpse into life on the Amazon forest floor.

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If you are a fan of cockroaches, then this short YouTube clip may not be for you. The cockroach featured in the video plays a supporting role, but its story does not have a happy ending. The ...