How smart are spiders?
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Cororon Pling, Knows a thing or two about spiders. ... Many spiders can learn from experience and by watching other spiders, and also calculate how to solve problems. Jumping spiders are very intelligent for their size. They have excellent 3D vision in full colour, good hearing and sense of touch and smell..
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