Tarantula

Arid and semi-arid environments, grasslands, and desert scrublands, typically living in burrows underground.

Carnivorous, primarily eating insects such as beetles and grasshoppers, as well as small lizards or mice.

Nocturnal hunters that wait for prey near their burrows; males are often seen wandering in late summer and fall searching for mates.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations; while their bite is painful and they can flick irritating hairs, they are generally not dangerous to humans.