Electric Blue Tarantula Species Discovered in Thailand<br />A mesmerizing electric blue tarantula species has been discovered in Thailand.<br />Thai researchers found the spider during an expedition to Phang-Nga province.<br />The tarantula exhibits a mesmerizing blue-violet hue, reminiscent of electric blue sparks.<br />The team was only able to capture two specimens to study due to difficult conditions.<br />The species was found living in a mangrove forest in southern Thailand.<br />The researchers auctioned off the right to name the new species to raise awareness and funds for the indigenous Lahu people.<br />The tarantula's unique coloring comes from the arrangement of biological photonic nanostructures.<br />The scarcity of blue in nature makes the blue coloration in animals particularly fascinating.<br />The electric blue tarantula is one of the world's rarest tarantulas due to the decline of mangrove forests.<br />#latestnews #news #cnn
