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White-headed jumping spider

While wandering the grounds around the main ranger station of Pang Sida National park I came across this very active jumping spider. I can't remember what it was perched on, but every time I tried to get a different angle on it, it would turn to face me. I witnessed it jump 8-10 inches in a single leap, so I was wary of getting too close to it head on. I managed to get this shot before it leapt.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Thailand
Copyright: © Larry York