The Colombian giant redleg tarantula (Megaphobema robustum) is quite the showstopper in the world of arachnids. Hailing from the rainforests of Colombia, this tarantula isn't just giant by name.

However, the largest species today eclipse any known fossils. In the often misunderstood world of arachnids, the biggest spider in the world stands out among its giant kin. Enormous, eight-legged ...