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A brown huntsman spider from Australia just shattered the record for fastest spider on the planet, clocked at a blistering 3.59 metres per second—outpacing even previously thought champions. Scientists analyzed over 250 species using high-speed cameras across continents, revealing that spiders move with a unique blend of muscle and hydraulic power. While the huntsman’s top speed is fleeting, its average pace still clocks in at 2 m/s. Surprisingly, size isn’t everything—speed seems to peak at a specific body structure. And with more huntsman species untested, the race for the fastest arachnid may just be getting started.

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