The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...

The Goliath birdeater doesn't just it birds. It also eats small rodents, frogs and insects. Milan Zygmunt / Shutterstock ...

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos ...

the largest spider alive today prefers a very different habitat. The Goliath birdeater lives in the northern part of South ...

The world's biggest spider can grow to the size of a dinner plate and even feed on birds. It is the theraphosa blondi, more ...

The Goliath Birdeater, The Heaviest Spider Known ... its sheer mass makes it the heavyweight champion of the spider world. This big guy can weigh in at 6 ounces, which is a lot for a spider.