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s and mice. The size allows you to take larger prey. Moreover, sometimes another hunter spider becomes prey. Ritual cannibalism is practiced by females, and it usually happens after mating. The expectant mother needs a lot of nutrients and as little worry as possible. Otherwise, you’ll have to wonder and worry whether he’ll call you back after the date or not. Then the spider lays about 200 eggs in a cocoon made of cobwebs, diligently maintaining the demography of the species. Other representatives of the hunter family jealously guard the cocoon almost until the young animals hatch. Chances are giant mommas do the same thing. After birth, the young can sit next to the female for some time, and then scatter in all directions: no family comfort, every man for himself. The childhood of huntsman spiders is short, harsh and without sentiment. Which, in general, perfectly explains why they grow so large and so little known. Judging by the individuals found, counted and studied, huntsman spiders are vulnerable to environmental conditions and could easily become an endangered species. All it takes is one awkward human move—one ruined cave—and the monsters will lose their home forever. The ecosystem of caves is very fragile, and hefty 30-centimeter spiders will not be able to simply rebuild their way of life. So let’s hope that the cave is not the only refuge of the arthropod giant, and that other giants of the spider tribe are hiding from the eyes of scientists, somewhere under the lush vegetation of the jungle. Author: Arina Taran Editor: Elizaveta Isaeva 🏀 Hit the hoop and get an NFT gift — https://t.me/BasketbolX_bot