Blush-pink and quietly lethal, the rose hair tarantula is more than just a pretty face. Native to South America, this docile spider has become a go-to pet for first-time arachnid owners.

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When scientists discover a new species, they usually name it after the creature’s most notable characteristic. So why did a group of scientists recently name a newly discovered genus of tarantulas ...