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The 6 Best Types of Spiders to Keep as Pets, Ranked
There is much debate over whether or not certain types of spiders should be kept as pets, but like anything else, love is in ...
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Beautiful Ornamental Tarantulas Win Global Protections From Pet Trade
“This decision will ensure that these fuzzy-legged majesties have some protection from the international pet trade and U.S. demand.” The 15 tarantula species are known for their large size and ...
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Four new tarantula species identified in Western Ghats
A recent study reveals that 25% of all newly described tarantula species since 2000 have ended up in the international pet trade, meaning many spiders could be at risk from collectors before we ...
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Four new tarantula species found in India’s Western Ghats mountains
A concerning trend shows that 25% of newly described tarantula species since 2000 have appeared in the pet trade, with some appearing for sale within months of being scientifically described.
Center for Biological Diversity5y
Beautiful Ornamental Tarantulas Win Global Protections From Pet Trade
“This decision will ensure that these fuzzy-legged majesties have some protection from the international pet trade and U.S. demand.” The 15 tarantula species are known for their large size and ...