News Forum - Youtube star discovers new species of tarantula in Thailand

[Thaiger]

Wildlife Youtuber JoCho Sippawat made a wild discovery when, on one of his many outdoor expeditions in Thailand, he stumbled upon a tarantula species not previously known to humanity. The species, which scientists have officially named “Taksinus Bambus,” lives only in hollowed bamboo stems. JoCho discovered the species in a forest of Mae Tho, Mueang Tak district, Tak province, where he lives. The newly discovered species has several highly unusual characteristics. It is the only known tree-dwelling taranchula in Thailand, according to researcher Narin Chomphuphuang. While most tree-dwelling tarantulas reside in many different types of trees, Taksinas Bambus is the […]

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[Fanta]

Coming to a restaurant menu near you soon! 

[Vince]

13 hours ago, Thaiger said:

Wildlife Youtuber JoCho Sippawat made a wild discovery when, on one of his many outdoor expeditions in Thailand, he stumbled upon a tarantula species not previously known to humanity. The species, which scientists have officially named “Taksinus Bambus,” lives only in hollowed bamboo stems. JoCho discovered the species in a forest of Mae Tho, Mueang Tak district, Tak province, where he lives. The newly discovered species has several highly unusual characteristics. It is the only known tree-dwelling taranchula in Thailand, according to researcher Narin Chomphuphuang. While most tree-dwelling tarantulas reside in many different types of trees, Taksinas Bambus is the […]

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Very nice. I wonder what other new species are out there to be discovered?

[Bike]

Wjy not honoir the man himself and naming the new Taratula species after him. Say for example JoCho.

[Jason]

Good to see a species being discovered, rather than a species becoming extinct.

[Gene]

Cool!

[HolyCowCm]

New tourist attraction. Foreigners pay triple.