We interrupt regular programming to bring you this Jumping Spider that I photographed near Puerto Maldonado in southeast Peru.

Look how cute he is! He’s got big puppy-dog eyes with a vibrantly coloured butt, super fluffy pedipalps, and little orange spectacles.

I challenge anyone who doesn’t think spiders can be cute to say it to this spider’s fantastic little four-eyed face (actually, he has eight eyes, but whatever).

10/10 evolution. Well done 👌

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Splendidly Stunning Salticid (Psecas viridipurpureus), Kawsay Biological Station, Puerto Maldonado, Peru