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SPJumping spiders are a very advanced species of arachnid! Studies show their brains are a lot more complex and they’re much more intelligent than we think! I’m going to go into depth on the fun facts mentioned in the video above in this caption so continue reading if you wanna learn about just how smart web puppies really are!
#1: Studies are beginning to show that jumping spiders will recognize you if you’re around them enough. They can associate you with positive experiences, such as gently handling them and feeding them. Therefore, the more you spend time with them and care for them, the more comfortable they will become around you.
#2: They will observe you, especially while handling. They will stop and stare, and might turn their heads curiously. Similar to other animals, jumping spiders may turn their heads curiously when they are observing you. This is a trait that is not observed in any other arachnid species and its unique to salticidae.
#3: Jumpers have sleeping patterns, and it has been noted that they experience a similar pattern to humans. During REM, their legs twitch and their eyes move. Dreaming involves a complex amount of brain activity which is hard to measure in spiders, so it’s not definitive, but it’s possible!
#4: Jumping spiders are know for being fuzzy, but all these tiny hairs have functions. This is how they feel and sense. They are very sensitive to touch, so a spider that lets you hold and even gently pet it without signs of distress is an extremely trusting spider.
#5: You may have heard that jumping spiders display their own unique personalities, and this is true! They each have their own unique hunting, explorative, and interactive behaviors!
#6: As an intelligent species, jumpers need enriched environments with at least some decorations and hiding spots to be happy.
#7: Jumpers will reshape their hunting techniques based on their failures and successes. They have the capability to replicate and mimic the behavior of other species to avoid predators. They also have great memory retention and can remember where they successfully get food and continue to go back to that place.
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