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Portia Spider

Portia sp.

Description:

Portia is a genus of jumping spider which feeds on other spiders (araneophagic). They are remarkable for their intelligent hunting behaviour which suggests they are capable of learning and problem solving, traits normally attributed to much larger animals. - Wikipedia

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

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Video of Portia Spider from BBC One: https://www.facebook.com/BBCOne/videos/v...

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Dec 2, 2014
Submitted on Oct 21, 2015

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