On Safari With Nala - Baboon Spider

The video discusses baboon spiders, a subfamily of tarantulas, highlighting their global diversity with over 600 species. It focuses on the Mallan golden brown baboon spider, describing their habitat preferences, such as living in silk-lined burrows to protect from heat. The video explains their lifespan, noting females can live up to 30 years, and their bites, which are harmless but painful. Baboon spiders are nocturnal hunters, using a 'sit and wait' strategy. Mating occurs in spring, with males seeking females. Their diet includes beetles, frogs, and lizards. When threatened, they display defensive behaviors like raising legs and showing fangs. Molting is a part of their life cycle.

What is the primary habitat of baboon spiders?

• Trees

• Burrows lined with silk

• Water bodies

• Desert sands

How long can female baboon spiders live?

• Up to 40 years

• Up to 30 years

• Up to 20 years

• Up to 10 years

What is the hunting strategy of baboon spiders?

• Sit-and-wait

• Chasing in packs

• Active pursuit

• Ambush from trees

What do baboon spiders primarily feed on?

• Leaves and fruits

• Small mammals

• Insects and small reptiles

• Fish and amphibians

How do baboon spiders defend themselves when threatened?

• By spinning webs

• By releasing a foul odor

• By raising their front legs and showing fangs

• By playing dead