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Are you thinking of taking in a pet tarantula? When handled daily, tarantulas can make for affectionate and docile pets. They’re also popular in classrooms and in group demonstrations. Some popular ...

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The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is revealed in an unusual light in this exceptionally deep Chandra X-ray image. The petals of a cosmic Valentine's Day flower are unfurled in this ...

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Tarantulas in general live in arid, desert regions, but they can also live in a damp forest environment. The Oklahoma brown tarantula finds shelter near small rocks and logs that they can burrow ...