The world's largest spider, the Goliath tarantula is also a venomous killer that liquefies its prey. Gustavo Hormiga, a biology professor at George Washington University, explains the arachnid's ferocious hunting strategy—and why there's no need to fear it unless you're the size of a mouse. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Read more about the world's biggest spider: http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/31/worlds-biggest-spider-explained/ World's Biggest Spider Devours Mouse | National Geographic https://youtu.be/qSLIlPYIA5Y National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo
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