WHAT IS THE BIGGEST SPIDER IN THE WORLD?

The Goliath spider is the biggest in the world.
Goliath spider
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The Goliath spider—scientifically known as Theraphosa leblondi—is the biggest in the world. You can find the Goliath spider in the coastal rainforests in northern South America, and its body can grow up to 9 centimeters in length (3.5 inches) with a leg span of up to 28 centimeters (11 inches).

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