This Viper is the Master of Deception: It Hunts Birds by Pretending to be a Spider

These vipers can only be found in a small part of western Iran. Image credit: Omid Mozaffari
That said, conservation efforts are really important to protect wildlife and preserve it for future generations. It’s crucial that animals, like the spider-tailed viper, don’t become a distant memory, so nature can maintain a healthy ecosystem. So, keep in mind not to disturb the “spiders” if you ever find yourself among the rocky, arid hills of western Iran.