Males also have special modifications on their front legs that they use in a species-specific mating dance to attract females. Adult jumping spiders are small, usually less than 1 centimeter (0. ...

They are often found in vertical spaces near homes. Zebra jumping spiders are jumping spiders that “dance” as a courtship ...

Nina, a photographer, filmed her makeup routine as part of a standard GRWM video, but with one extraordinary difference: she was accompanied by an eight-legged co-star, a jumping spider called ...

Most people can tend to a jumping spider bite at home with simple first aid. If you are not sure what their bites look like, ...

From their unique vision to fascinating hunting techniques, find answers to your most frequently asked spider questions.

In fact, the peacock spider has to simultaneously dance his way to survival while jumping out of her reach — otherwise, if she's not impressed, she's having him for dinner. So the peacock spider ...

Peacock spiders like Maratus yanchep are endangered due to urban expansion in Western Australia. Renowned for their vibrant ...

A small spider with white and black markings and a characteristic jerky ‘start and stop’ movement. Usually found hunting on external walls and surfaces but frequently venturing indoors through open ...

especially wandering spiders that roam to hunt their prey. This includes many species of jumping spiders, where nectarivory may be a common tactic to obtain a meal with less risk of injury than ...

‘Tenkana jayamangali’ has been added as a new genus of Tenkana jumping spiders (Salticidae, Plexippina) from South Asia, claimed researchers Kiran Marathe, John TD Caleb and Wayne P Maddiso ...

The Strictly Come Dancing judge says Chris is making it look easy and putting on a remarkable show as he and partner Dianne ...

But that’s okay when you’ve got spooky Halloween fun creeping up, and the return of pumpkin spiced lattes to keep you cosy.