Milk production has been erroneously attributed to mammals only. A recent study turned this idea on its head when scientists discovered jumping spiders that produce milk and care for its young. Spiders belong to the invertebrate side of the animal kingdom, which means they don't have skeletons. Invertebrates are also thought to be simple creatures that seldom care for their young. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that Toxeus magnus or "jumping spiders" bred in nests and provided long-lasting care for spiderlings. The care package included milk from the mother, according to the study published in the journal Science, as reported by Gizmodo. The study indica...
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