However, the largest species today eclipse any known ... which can live up to six years in captivity. This leggy spider might not be as famed as its birdeater cousin, but it's a record-breaker ...

which can live up to six years in captivity. This leggy spider might not be as famed as its birdeater cousin, but it's a record-breaker in its own right. The huntsman ties for the title of the largest ...

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...