Disappearing with the onset of urbanization are the horned toad, a small iguana-like lizard; the vinegarroon, a stinging scorpion; and the tarantula, a large, black, hairy spider that is scary to behold but basically harmless.
New research shows tarantulas can learn, remember paths, and use senses to navigate and survive in complex environments.
Each year, male brown tarantula trek across Colorado to look for ladies. From mid-September to mid-October, they leave the safety of their burrows to go on journeys that will take interesting turns as ...
The Times of India on MSN: Tarantulas don’t wander aimlessly: Here’s how they remember their hunting spots
Tarantulas are usually thought to be creatures which just wander through the desert or forest environment. However, tarantulas behave in a much more intelligent manner than is widely assumed.
AZ Animals: Can Tarantulas Remember Their Way Home? Scientists Say They Might
A new study suggests tarantulas may recall routes and navigate with precision using vibrations, silk, and experience-based learning.
IFLScience on MSN: How do tarantulas find their way home? New study looks at spider navigation in the wild
How do tarantulas find their way home? New study looks at spider navigation in the wild
EurekAlert!: Tarantulas may use learning and memory to search for food and locate their retreats
Researchers have documented several cases of spatial orientation in tarantulas living both in trees and in underground burrows. Spatial orientation refers to the ability of an animal to understand ...
Tarantulas may use learning and memory to search for food and locate their retreats