# Do spiders dream? Scientists just found a surprising clue

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-27T04:53:11+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225555.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/do-spiders-dream-scientists-just-found-a-surprising-clue-7bd060/

Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders over several days and nights, they found clear evidence of r

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