Rainforest Spiders Quiz

What type of spiders are likely to be seen in the Amazon Rainforest at night?

• Tarantulas

• Jumping spiders

• Huntsman spiders

• Wolf spiders

Which spider is known for building large webs that can engulf entire trees?

• Wolf spider

• Social spider

• Jumping spider

• Golden orb weaver

What is a notable feature of the Australian golden orb weaver?

• It is the largest spider in the world

• Its silk is used to make fishing nets

• It is aggressive towards humans

• It can fly short distances

Which spider is known for its intelligence and ability to learn?

• Portia jumping spider

• Wolf spider

• Social spider

• Golden orb weaver

What do some jumping spiders do to avoid being eaten by predators?

• They mimic ants

• They burrow underground

• They change color

• They build large webs

What is a common prey for rainforest tarantulas?

• Snakes

• Frogs

• Fish

• Birds

Where can you easily spot social spiders in the Amazon?

• On the river surface

• On the forest floor

• In hammock-shaped webs along tributaries

• In burrows underground

What is the main threat to rainforest tarantulas?

• Deforestation

• Predators

• Collectors

• Climate change

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Which spider is known for its strong silk that made headlines?

• Jumping spider

• Social spider

• Golden orb weaver

• Wolf spider

What is the habitat of the Peruvian pink toed tarantula?

• In water bodies

• On rocky surfaces

• Burrows underground

• Clinging to trees