Fun Facts of the Week 11/2-11/6
November 5, 2015
- There is a species of spider called the Hobo Spider.
- The largest specie of tarantula is the Goliath Birdeater.
- Most spiders are very nearsighted. To make up for this, they use the hair on their body to feel their way around and to sense when other animals are near.
- There are approximately 38,000 known species of spiders. Scientists believe there are probably as many more to be discovered.
- When a spider travels, it always has four legs touching the ground and four legs off the ground at any given moment.
