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The amazing world of animals
A fishing spider clutches on tightly to its next
meal – a small fish almost twice the side of the
spider’s own head!
Most of us are used to seeing spiders trapping insects in their webs, not
chasing a er fish! This photo, taken in French Guiana, shows a fishing
spider holding on to its prey. 18 species of fish-eating spiders have been
observed hunting for small fish. These arachnids live near freshwater, © NaturePL/Ingo Arndt
and will sit on the water’s surface to feel for vibrations before pouncing.
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