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Smuggler arrested with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body
The tarantula is a large, hairy spider species whose size is about the same as a teacup. There are hundreds of tarantula species found in most of the world’s tropical, subtropical, and arid regions. They are accomplished, nocturnal predators. They usually eat insects but they also target frogs, toads, and even mice. Though tarantulas have few natural enemies, they are being captured by humans as they become popular in the exotic pet trade. Now, tarantulas are threatened species. Last month, a man who tried to smuggle over 300 tarantulas was arrested at an international airport in Lima, Peru. He strapped hundreds of illegally extracted insects packaged inside ziplock bags to his abdomen. Though arachnids like spiders won’t even recognize humans because of their poor eyesight, more humans are interested in keeping them as pets. And as they become more valuable, illegal trafficking increases.
Read the article and learn about the guy who strapped over 300 tarantulas around his body for trafficking.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/20/americas/smuggler-tarantulas-peru-intl-scli/index.html
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