How many species of walking spiders are there in the world?

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How many species of walking spiders are there in the world? 🟢

Eurasian terns are large terrestrial birds that inhabit open landscapes: steppes, semi-deserts, and deserts. They are known for their large size, secretive lifestyle, and sensitivity to human activity.

Main types of walking canvas around the world

There are about 26 species worldwide, distributed in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The most famous are:

Great spotted owl (Otis tarda)

One of the heaviest flying birds in the world.

It lives in the steppes of Europe and Central Asia.

❗️ In danger of extinction in many countries.

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Tetrax tetrax)

The large walker is much smaller than the canvas.

Distributed in Southern Europe, Western and Central Asia.

The yellow-bellied toad (Chlamydotis macqueenii)

A desert species, well adapted to drought conditions.

African walking spiders (Ardeotis, Eupodotis, Lissotis, etc.)

It lives in African savannas and semi-deserts, and is very diverse in shape and size.

Ardeotis australis (Ardeotis australis)

A large bird that lives in the open regions of Australia.

What type of walking stick lives in Uzbekistan?

Chlamydotis macqueenii - Chlamydotis macqueenii

This is the only species of walking stick that lives in Uzbekistan.

Listed in the Red Book.

Brief description:

Habitat: deserts and semi-deserts (Kyzylkum, Ustyurt)

Lifestyle: migratory bird

Diet: insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and grass blades

Status:

Included in the Red Book of Uzbekistan

Listed on the IUCN Red List (vulnerable species)

Main risks:

Poaching

Mastering living spaces

In Uzbekistan, the walking stick is under strict protection, and scientific research and international conservation programs are being implemented.

🚩 Special center:

50 km northwest of Navoi, on an area of 300 hectares, there is a UAE center for breeding walking elephants.

The center was established in April 2008 at the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.

From 2012 to the present, the center has released approximately 10,000 young wandering elephants back into the wild.