Jumping Spider

The Jumping Spider is a small spider capable of jumping large distances, hence the name. There are about 5000 species of Jumping Spider. They are very diverse and can adapt to almost any environment. They hunt by pouncing on there prey and pinning it down using their large front legs. The only reason they can do this is because of there superb eyesight compared to other spiders. Their main prey is flies but will hunt other things as well, such as other spiders. They are quite popular in the pet trade because of their very active lifestyle. They like warm areas with lots of humidity. They can also be found on or inside houses. A few types of Jumping Spiders are Bold Jumping Spiders, Elegant Jumping Spiders, and Brown Jumping Spiders. They have large brains compared to other spiders and are capable of puzzle solving.