Gorgeous, huge, and equipped with incredible jumping power, the Green Jumping Spider can launch herself up to 20 times her own body length when attacking prey.
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Monster Bug Wars: Super Model of the Spider World
Gorgeous, huge, and equipped with incredible jumping power, the Green Jumping Spider can launch herself up to 20 times her own body length when attacking prey.
Added: Apr 12, 2011
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Runtime: 02:07
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