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The hairs on a tarantula's body sense vibrations in the air. This helps the spider find its way around and hunt in the dark. The hairs on its body break off easily and irritate the skin of many animals. Tarantulas use their back legs to flick these hairs at enemies.


GM trees take root


GM trees take root
Genetically modified trees have many advantages, but the World Wide Fund for Nature is concerned about the risks involved and is arguing for a world-wide moratorium on selling the trees.

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