Spiders are invertebrates that have eight legs. They are not insects: they belong to a group of invertebrates called arachnids. Insects have six legs and arachnids have, you guessed it, eight legs! Some spiders make webs which can be lots of different shapes. These act as their home and help them catch their prey.
Did you know the Australian Huntsman is the longest spider in the world – with a leg span of up to 30cm!