Huntsman Spider Hunting Strategies

The video explores the giant Huntsman spider, discovered in 2001, with a leg span over ten inches. It highlights the spider's hunting tactics, including its reliance on strength, speed, and size. The spider uses its sensory organs to detect prey through vibrations. The video also details the spider's attack and feeding process, where it uses its mandibles and venom to capture and paralyze prey.

When was the giant Huntsman spider first discovered?

• 2010

• 2001

• 1987

• 1995

What is the primary method the female Huntsman spider uses to detect prey?

• Sound

• Heat

• Vibrations

• Smell

Why does the female Huntsman spider need to change her tactics?

• The cricket is hidden

• The cricket is too large

• The cricket is too fast

• The cricket is not close enough

What are the key attributes of the giant Huntsman spider that aid in hunting?

• Venom, web-spinning, and stealth

• Vision, hearing, and smell

• Camouflage, patience, and agility

• Strength, speed, and size

How does the Huntsman spider capture its prey?

• By spinning a web

• By using its mandibles and venom

• By trapping it in a burrow

• By chasing it down

What role do the spider's limbs play in hunting?

• They are used for mating

• They are used for defense

• They detect vibrations

• They help in climbing