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Sydney biologist has a Facebook page dedicated to the colourful arachnids, which he says behave more like cats and dogs

Peacock spiders – in pictures

A scientist with a passion for peacock spiders – only a couple of millimetres long, extraordinarily colourful and “like dogs or cats” in their behaviour – has discovered seven new species.

Jürgen Otto, a biologist from Sydney, has been researching the arachnids since 2005, and has gained a significant following online with his footage.

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Source: Guardian Environment