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Wouldn’t Want to Run into this Giant Spider!

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Researchers recently discovered a new, giant golden orb weaver spider from Africa and Madagascar. But turns out only the females are giants. They have a body length of 1.5 inches (3.8 centimetres) and a leg span of 4-5 inches (10-12 centimetres). Yikes!

Giant Golden Orb Weaver Spider

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020203418.htm

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