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The happy-face spider

Posted By Coolbuzz on May 11, 2009   FROM: coolbuzz.org report abuse

happy face spider

Cool factor: Smiling spider

Scientific name: Theridion grallator

Motive: The ‘happy face spider,’ found only in rain forests of the Hawaiian Islands, has one peculiar way to scare its predators. It makes a smiling face, which confuses the predator, providing a vital chance of escape.

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Via: DailyMail

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