The massive size of the Goliath bird-eating Tarantula makes it the World’s Biggest Spider. Considered the largest spider in the world, the Goliath bird-eater could reach 8 inches long and with a life span of 15 to 25 years. The spiders may look scary but, thank God, they are harmless to humans, as are most species of tarantulas. They are not deadly spiders or killer spiders since their venom could only cause small swelling and mild pain, just like a wasp sting. The Goliath bird-eating spider in photos below.

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Scientists from the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and an international committee of taxonomists released a list of the Top 10 species discovered in 2008. These are new species, considered “unknowns” before their discoveries last year. The list includes the world’s smallest snake and a caffeine-free coffee plant. Here are the top 10 species discovered in 2008 in photos.

1. Pygmy seahorse: Classified by its Latin name, Hippocampus satomiae, this species measures about half an inch long and was found near Derawan Island off Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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