Spider monkeys don't leave the safety of the trees for much—but they will for some mineral-rich clay. | National Geographic

This mygalomorph spider has a hefty appetite. | National Geographic Animals

Excellent eyesight. Incredibly agile. Camouflaged body. Venom-injecting fangs. The Costa Rican wolf spider is an opportunistic predator. | National Geographic History

Green with energy, this little guy is the largest Australian jumping spider. | National Geographic Animals

On Thursday, we assisted with the rescue of a female spider monkey, who was surrendered by her owner during a narcotics-related search warrant conducted by Solano County Sheriff's Office in Vallejo. This little one was transported to our vet hospital, where our staff is beginning to care for her, and gave her a name: Violeta. Spider monkeys are endangered in the wild, and are one of the world's most trafficked animals. Once they’re in the pet trade, animals like Violeta don’t typically receive p