Furry Legs

Baboon spiders or tarantulas, as they are known outside Africa, are the giants of the spider world. The last two leg segments resemble the finger of a baboon hence, the common name, baboon spiders.

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comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I didn't know that's how they got their name, very interesting. Love the darkness of this shot, very appropriate. Do you happen to know the specie name of this one? Posted 13 years ago

Anneyoungimages

Grizzly Bear

No - I thought it was a Baboon Tarantula - this was at a Reptile Park without glass... she was quite sweet...in a furry kinda way

Posted 13 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpactirinae
  
  Looks like it is indeed, having many sub types. Posted 13 years ago

Ludo Sak

Lion

Well how about creepy! Cozy with a bit of backlight and lots of fur, though not cuddly enough for me to actually cuddle;) Nice shot! Posted 13 years ago

Jeroen

Bull Frog

I am impressed!
Great balance with the colors.
Nice detail with the eye's lichting up. Posted 13 years ago

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By Anneyoungimages

Uploaded Apr 15, 2012. Captured Jul 3, 2011 16:58.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
f/13.0
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ISO160
100mm