9 Brightly Colored New Tarantula Species Found

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•45 • Nov 5, 2012

Scientist Rogério Bertani recently discovered nine previously unknown and endangered species of small tree-dwelling tarantulas in Brazil, many of which feature bright pink, purple, and orange colorations. What do you think?

“I hate spiders, but I love colors, so I’m a little conflicted here.”
Ralph Vashiell –
Dock Builder
“Hmm, this sounds like a scam to sell more tarantulas.”
Yvonne Pedley –
Jukebox Coin Collector
“And all this time I’ve been painting my tarantulas like a moron.”
Charles Brierley –
Raspberry Grower

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