Deadliest: Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria)

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The Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera) is an aggressive and highly venomous spider. It was first discovered in Brazil hence its name. However, this genus is known to exist elsewhere in South and Central America.

The Brazilian Wandering spider is a member of the Ctenidae family of wandering spiders.

The Brazilian Wandering spider appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records 2007 for being the most venomous animal.

In this particular genus, there are five known similar species whose members are also highly venomous. They include some of the relatively few species of spiders that present a threat to human beings.

The brown falcon

The brown falcon is one of Australia’s most common and widespread birds of prey.

The brown falcon is highly variable in appearance, ranging from dark blackish-brown all over to a lighter reddish-brown above and whitish below.

The scientific name of the brown falcon, berigora, comes from an Aboriginal name for this bird.An adaptable species, the brown falcon occupies a wide range of habitats and feeds on a variety of prey.

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