Creature
Desert tarantula
Invertebrate
A large, hairy spider that hunts at night in the desert.
💡 Fun Facts
- They don't spin webs to catch prey; they actively hunt on the ground at night.
- When threatened, they can rub their hind legs against their abdomen to flick irritating barbed hairs into a predator's eyes.
- Females can live for up to 30 years in the wild.