It Turns Out Spiders Actually Have Tiny Paws

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Are you frightened of spiders? Well if you are you may be comforted with the knowledge they’ve got tiny paws on the end of their hideously spindly legs. 

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Almost makes them like tiny multi-legged cats doesn’t it?… No? Alright then.

Well technically it’s not really a paw, it’s actually a tarsus, one of eight bits making up a spider’s leg and it’s got claws like a dog, cat or bear’s paw.

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Don’t believe us? Check out these photos…

They’re not exactly cute are they?

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Interestingly, according to Nify Mag, since spiders don’t have antenna, they use their legs as their ears and nose to pick up scents and sounds.