Jumping Spider

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Amazing eyesight. Jumping spiders have some of the best vision of any bug in the world. They can see in color and understand depth, which helps them hunt and find mates.

Incredible jumpers. These spiders can leap up to 50 times their own body length. That would be like you jumping the length of a school bus in one bound!

Biggest spider family. There are almost 7,000 kinds of jumping spiders, making them the largest spider family on Earth. That is about 13 out of every 100 spiders you find!

Colorful dancers. Male jumping spiders use their amazing vision to perform fancy dances to attract females. They wave their legs and move in patterns to show off.

Smart hunters. Jumping spiders use their excellent vision to stalk and plan attacks on prey like flies and mosquitoes. They are clever and patient predators.