New Species of Tarantula Discovered, Researchers Impressed With Its Massive Size and 'Hairy' Features Experts have uncovered ...

A new species of tarantula, Trichopelma grande ... The Greater Antillean islands (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico) are a natural laboratory for studying speciation.

The Trichopelma grande boasts striking patterns and unique feather-like leg hairs, a testament to the region's biodiversity.

identifies a new species of tarantula: Trichopelma grande. The Greater Antillean islands, including Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, are "natural laboratories of biogeography evolution ...

Coqui have the perfect environment in Hawaii, one that lacks the lizards, tarantulas and snakes found in their native Puerto Rico. They reach densities two to three times greater in Hawaii than in ...