The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry arachnid is a friend to all, and it has the dance moves to prove it. While ...

If you don't think spiders are super-cute, then you've probably never seen Maratus personatus perform its very elaborate, oh-so-adorable mating dance. The males of this newly described species of ...

Scientific discoveries are typically made through observations of the natural world. From watching an apple fall from a tree to theories of evolution, our eyes are what provide us with the tools to ...

A terrifying video has captured the moment a gigantic spider wrestles a stick out of a man's hand before retreating back to its burrow. The huge arachnid springs into action when its poked by a stick ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You don’t often feel bad for spiders. But when a fuzzy, black-eyed ...

He’s the tiny dancing marvel that calls some of our most popular beaches home and he’ll put it all on the line to find a mate. I’d seen peacock spiders before, but that was on TV, accompanied by the ...

Before I break your heart with a magnificent demonstration of naked, forlorn, magnificent passion, I should tell you a thing or two about the male jumping spider. These spiders dance when they woo.