The brown huntsman timed as the fastest spider at a top speed of 3.59 m/s – video

The Guardian·2h ago

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A brown huntsman spider has been recorded at a top speed of 3.59 meters per second, potentially making it the fastest spider. The spider, which has large hairy legs, is from Australia, specifically Queensland. Its speed has been documented in a video, although the extent of the danger it poses is described as less than expected.

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