TARANTULA Hairy, large spider belonging to family Theraphosidae venomous. Place Amboli Maharashtra, INDIA

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Tarantulas comprise a group of hairy and often very large spiders belonging mainly to the family Theraphosidae, of which approximately 900 species have been identified. Historically tarantulas were the bigger genera from the family Lycosidae like Lycosa tarantula. Tarantulas mainly eat insects and other arthropods, using ambush as their primary method of prey capture. The biggest tarantulas can kill animals as large as lizards, mice, and birds. Tarantulas are found in tropical and desert regions around the world. Tarantulas found at Amboli maharashtra in India. Amboli, situated 690 metres above sea level, is not a national park or a sanctuary; it can be termed as a reserve forest under the Forest.

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Location: Amboli, Maharashtra, India
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