The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name. This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie Girard ...

Beaty Biodiversity Museum Director Wayne Maddison has uncovered 30 to 50 never-before-identified species of jumping spiders as part of a Conservation International expedition to Papua New Guinea. The ...

Bagheera kiplingi, a jumping spider from Central America, is unique for its largely herbivorous diet, primarily feeding on acacia Beltian bodies. Unli ...

Spiders are some of the most common creatures we share our homes with. While they may seem scary at first, most house spider species are harmless and even helpful, keeping pest insects under control.

Jumping spiders make great pets for both new and experienced owners alike. They aren’t dangerous and are naturally curious and active. This makes them interesting to watch and easy to handle.

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory ...

SPIDERS have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how much we still don’t know about them. One long-standing ...

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory ...

A new study has finally revealed this secret. It turned out that male spiders use olfactory hairs called pore wall sensillae ...

Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how much we still don’t know about them. One long-standing ...

Hugh Bonneville narrates the new documentary series “The Secret Lives of Animals” on Apple TV+. This series takes a deep dive ...