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Worldwide Webs: Earth’s Coolest Spiders

Phil Torres

photographer, biologist, and host of Expedition X on Discovery Channel

About Phil Torres

The host of animal and exploration shows on the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet, Phil has been bitten by an anaconda, tackled a tiger shark, and gotten lost in a forest of quicksand...all in the name of science. His love of nature and adventure has taken him to the Arctic Circle, the Amazon rainforest, and many exotic locations in between.

About the class

Which spiders throw their webs just like Spiderman? How do tarantulas use their hair as a weapon? Explore the amazing world of spiders with Phil, who himself helped discover a new species of spider, and you’ll make thousands of new eight-legged friends.

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Wildlife Creature Club

As Phil’s classes prove, there are amazing animals in our backyards and all over the world. Feeling the call of the wild? Join a Wildlife Creature Club to explore more.