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bird-eating spider

Large hairy spider of the genus Mygale found in many hot countries. When stretched out it spans 15-22 cm/5.9-8.7 in across, although the body is only about 5 cm/2 in. It spins its web in trees, or in hollows under rocks. It goes out at night to hunt for its food of insects, and to ensnare young birds.
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Just because nature appears miraculous, books about nature lend themselves to the "gee-whiz" response--the blue whale weighs as much as 20 elephants, the bird spider is a foot across, the cheet-ah can run 60 miles per hour.
Nature books for children by Neumeyer, Peter F. / Mothering
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