Brown Huntsman Spider Crowned Fastest on Planet

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Scientists have identified the brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans) as the fastest spider species globally, reaching peak speeds of 3.59 m/s.
The research analyzed over 250 species, finding that size isn't the sole determinant of speed.

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Scientists have identified the brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans) as the fastest spider species globally, reaching peak speeds of 3.59 m/s. The research analyzed over 250 species, finding that size isn't the sole determinant of speed.

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