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Scientists said a new species of tarantula spider was recently discovered in the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona.The spider is formally named Aphonopelma jacobii after Michael A. Jacobi who helped find several of the first specimens that led to the discovery of the new species. The creature is relatively small as far as tarantulas go and has a bl
termo stanley ack and gray color with fiery red hairs on its abdomen.Its the 30th species of tarantula to be documented in the United States.RELATED STORY | Tarantulas will soon be scurrying around this state in large numbers We often hear about new species being discovered from remote corners of Earth, but it is remarkable that these spiders are found in our own backyard, albeit in somewhat difficult-to-access areas of our backyard, Dr. Chris Hamilton, an
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TAMPA, Fla. 鈥?A Tampa man is recovering after an alligator attacked him during a dive along the Myakka River.With a bandage wrapped around his head, Jeffrey Heim replayed the tense moments on Monday, the same day he was discharged f
stanley cup rom Sarasota Memorial Hospital. I thought I got hit by a propeller; it hit me so fast, Heim said. It felt like a boat was going 50 mph. Heim said he encountered the alligator while looking for shark teeth in Venice. It all happened within seconds of entering the wat
stanley cup er WFTS The alligator bit Heim on his head and hand, resulting in a skull fracture and 34 staples. Because of the bite force on those animals, he could have got me anywhere else and I would
stanley cup have died, he said.Heim is an advocate for marine life. The Tampa personal trainer hopes to one day turn his passion project 鈥?making shark teeth into jewelry with his company, shrkco 鈥?into a full-time profession.With years of diving experience across Florida, Heim admits he should have known better.According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, the mating season for alligators is in May and June, a time when they are more active and aggressive. WFTS