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Queensland whistling tarantula

The Queensland Whistling Tarantula

  • 27 August, 2025
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Arachnid Facts, Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts
The Queensland whistling tarantula, aka barking spider or bird-eating tarantula (which is a misnomer), hails from the east coast of Queensland, Australia. These tarantulas face the threats of
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giant Fijian long-horned beetle

The Giant Fijian Long-Horned Beetle

  • 25 July, 2025
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Arthropod Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Insect Facts
The giant Fijian long-horned beetle hails from the island of Viti Levu in Fiji, and is among the largest known living insect species. These beetles face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of residential and commercial developments
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