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a jumping spider can jump 50 times its own body length.

they are the largest group of spiders on earth, with over 6,200 species.

since they can easily jump and catch their prey, they have no need to use their webs for hunting.

they can be trained to jump on command.

they live in many habitats around the world.

they can see more vibrant colors than humans can

jumping spider

they have a sense of numbers thought to be equivalent of a 1 year old human.

jumping spiders like to watch you! if a spider looks at you, its probably a jumping spider.

a jumping spider has an average lifespan of 1 year.

they have 4 pairs of eyes.

they have great hearing.