Whatever your feelings are toward spiders, jumping spiders may be the cutest! But do jumping spiders bite or have venom? And what’s the secret to their super-power jumps?

Here’s our trail map:

• Is a Jumping Spider a Bug?
• Do Jumping Spiders Bite?
• Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump?
• How Can We Learn From Our Mistakes?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/

Related Lessons to listen to next:

• How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51a0e526-d77f-46bf-8dd6-364667633989/

Eryn's Books:

• Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wonder-Leads-Adventure-Wonderful/dp/1645076210
• Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Marvel-Devotions-Exploring-Creation/dp/0800748506
• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Apologia Zoology 3: Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/
• Explore Apologia’s award-winning courses and curriculum form a Biblical worldview: https://www.apologia.com/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
• Free Jumping Spider Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-jumping-spiders-jump/
• Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.

But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” Proverbs 24:16 (NLT)

“Lord, tell me your ways.

Show me how to live.

Guide me in your truth,

and teach me, my God, my Savior.

I trust you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 (NCV)

“​​But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.” James 1:5 (NCV)

“The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go.

I will guide you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Arachnid: A type of animal with eight legs, a body with two main parts, and no antennae or wings. Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are all arachnids.
• Cephalothorax: The front main body section of some creatures, where the head and thorax (or mid section) are joined together into one part.
• Hydraulic System: A way of moving something by using liquid pressure such as from water or oil.
• Hemolymph: The fluid inside insects and arachnids that carries nutrients and helps their bodies work.

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