The Redback Spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia’s best-known venomous spiders.It belongs to the widow spider genus Latrodectus in the family Theridiidae.Adult females have a distinctive red or orange stripe on the upper surface of the abdomen, giving the species its common name.Ba...
Cupboard spiders commonly refer to comb‑footed spiders of the family Theridiidae that live inindoor corners, cupboards, garages and similar sheltered spaces. The best‑known species isSteatoda grossa, one of the so‑called “false widow” spiders. They spin a three‑dimensional tangle web with a sm...
Comb‑footed platform spiders refer to members of the family Theridiidae that build aplatform‑like three‑dimensional tangle fitted with gumfooted lines—sticky vertical threads anchored to thesubstrate. When insects strike these lines they are snapped up toward the platform, where the spider use...
Peruvian Yellow-tailed (Lagothrix flavicauda) is a diurnal monkey that likes to live in groups. It often lives in small groups with capuchins, howler monkeys and other monkeys. It usually walks on all fours and moves slowly. It also often uses its hands, feet and tail, or just its tail to swing on t...
The scientific name of woolly monkeys is Lagothrix lagotricha. They are diurnal and like to live in groups. They often live in small groups with capuchins, howler monkeys and other monkeys. They usually walk on all fours and move slowly. They often use their hands, feet and tail, or just their tail...
The northern muriqui is extremely rare and is one of the most endangered primates.The northern muriqui mainly feeds on leaves and branches, but also eats fruit, often using its dangling tail to eat while hanging upside down. Female monkeys are more independent than male monkeys, and they leave the g...