Animals

Jumping spiders’ remarkable senses capture a world beyond our perception

Scientists are catching glimpses of the surreal sensory landscape these spiders navigate

close-up of a jumping spider, with hairy legs, a hairy body, and four eyes

Jumping spiders have an exceptional way of sensing the world. Behavioral scientists are fascinated by the differences — and similarities — in how we view things.

THOMAS SHAHAN

By Betsy Mason

- More than 2 years ago

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Imagine that the world is shades of gray and a little blurry, almost as if your lousy peripheral vision has taken over.