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[–] WhiteRabbit@lemmy.today 78 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 32 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] scholar@lemmy.world 46 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] Boxscape 52 points 2 weeks ago

Because those ones are

[–] Rezbit@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

...masters at hiding their true evil intentions.

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Just like kitties 😍

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

because we are programmed to like creatures with large eyes

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] supercargo@r.nf 16 points 2 weeks ago

And giant squid.

[–] bingBingBongBong@lemm.ee 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Jumping spiders are easily the cutest Arthropods out there. They are super intelligent and exhibit object permanence.

I once startled a Bold Jumping Spider while doing garden work. It hid behind a plank of wood - and peaked out once in a while to check if I'm still there

[–] WhiteRabbit@lemmy.today 1 points 1 week ago

That's fascinating. Knowing me I'd probably spend extra time in the garden just observing the little critter. Like dammit he's got me invested now! Lol