The Economic Times

Run if you can: Australias giant huntsman may be the worlds fastest spider, new study suggests

New research suggests Australia's brown huntsman spider is the fastest ever recorded. This species reached speeds of 3.59 meters per second in a recent study. Medium-sized spiders appear to achieve optimal speed through body weight and leg length. Spiders extend legs using hydraulic pressure, which aids rapid bursts of movement. Scientists are cautious about definitive claims, as more species await study.