A Hairy Situation: This Tarantula Is No Pet

The red-kneed tarantula is among the world’s largest spiders, and its striking red-and-black striped body has made it a hot commodity in the illegal pet trade. As a result, the spider has seen a massive population decline. Luckily, new regulations have helped make the tarantula more difficult to remove from the wild.

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