Florida now home to venomous new tarantula species

Scientists have discovered a new species of venomous spider in Miami, known as the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider. This spider resembles a small, shiny black tarantula and is a relative of the tarantula. It was first found at Zoo Miami and can grow up to 7 centimeters wide. The spider lives in a burrow with a trapdoor to hide from predators and ambush prey. Its bite is as painful as a bee sting to humans. The spider faces threats from birds, wasps, and habitat loss. The first specimen was found in the endangered Pine Rockland forest, indicating the species may be limited to this threatened area.

What is the newly discovered spider species in Miami called?

• Miami Tarantula

• Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider

• Venomous Black Spider

• Shiny Tarantula

How does the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider capture its prey?

• By camouflaging

• By using a trapdoor mechanism

• By chasing them

• By spinning webs

What is the effect of the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider's bite on humans?

• It has no effect

• It is as painful as a bee sting

• It causes severe pain

• It is deadly

Which creatures pose a threat to the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider?

• Mice and rats

• Lizards and snakes

• Frogs and toads

• Birds and wasps

What is the most significant threat to the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider's survival?

• Predation by birds

• Climate change

• Competition with other spiders

• Loss of habitat