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Amazon Giant Fishing Spider
The Amazon giant fishing spider is a fascinating predator. Not only can it dive and swim underwater, but it is also extremely patient. So it can wait fully submerged for several minutes until unsuspecting prey swims by. Then, it goes in for the kill, piercing the unlucky captive with its fangs.
This unusual arachnid can be found near freshwater habitats like rivers, lakes, and ponds. And like water striders, they can easily walk on water. But that is only possible thanks to the fine hairs on its legs that serve as cushions. It is also carnivorous and can feed on anything, including lizards, amphibians, insects, and fish.
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