The tarantula seemed shy but finally walked on Francois’ arm. He explained things about the species (called Matoutou, it’s an Avicularia avicularia). The spider is arboreal, so it can jump ...

Mexican Red-kneed Tarantulas. Image via George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Tarantulas, with their robust forms and often intimidating appearances, inhabit many parts of the ...

The scene pictured here is on the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula, the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe. At its center, the Tarantula Nebula hosts the most ...