3. The Goliath Birdeater, The Heaviest Spider Known To Us The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) is a behemoth. Native to the rainforests of South America, particularly in countries like Brazil ...

While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.

While its size is slightly larger than other funnel-webs, that’s still petite compared to the largest spider in the world, the 28-centimeter, the goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blonde).

The world's biggest spider can grow to the size of a dinner plate and even feed on birds. It is the theraphosa blondi, more ...

The Goliath birdeater doesn't just it birds. It also eats small rodents, frogs and insects. Milan Zygmunt / Shutterstock ...