Video
Naał’aashii (Tarantula)
Description
For most of the year, the Grand Canyon Black Tarantula (Aphonopelma marxi) spends most of its time in burrows, only moving short distances at night to hunt. In fall, it can be seen wandering the Canyon by day, in search of a mate. For the Navajo, the tarantula is called Naał’aashii, and is a respected invertebrate created in the First World. Spend a Minute Out In It with Naał’aashii, as it walks the juniper forests of the Fourth World, forecasting to Navajo Country the upcoming winter weather.
Duration
1 minute, 8 seconds
Credit
Rader Lane
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