Spiders and cats might not seem to have much in common at first glance. But spend enough time watching a regal jumping spider ...

A re-examination of type specimens in Chinese museum collections has collapsed four jumping spider names into synonymy, ...

Alexis got this tiny jumping spider from a breeder. Her name is Mavis, and she's apparently a Cloud Jumper: they're known for their highly white "cloudy" coats. She's an adult already, and according ...

Researchers have described three new species of jumping spiders from Indonesia's Batanta and surrounding islands, using both ...

Even if you get a little uneasy around spiders, there’s something undeniably charming about jumping spiders. With their big eyes, curious stares, and lively movements, these tiny acrobats have a way ...

Many lovers of spiders profess a lifelong fascination with all things creepy crawly. Heather Bruen's affinity for spiders was borne out of necessity. Tolerance turned to acceptance, and "accidentally ...

Many lovers of spiders profess a lifelong fascination with all things creepy crawly. Heather Bruen’s affinity for spiders was borne out of necessity. Tolerance turned to acceptance, and “accidentally ...

Jumping spiders (Salticidae) are a recently evolved family of spiders. They are known for their distinctive large eyes and ability to jump long distances relative to their small size. Australia has ...

The most important thing you must ever do when it comes to jumping spiders is to keep them away from your children, and the reason is simple: They are very cute, and once your kids get a good look at ...

We typically think of camouflage in nature in terms of bodily coloration, enabling the species to blend in with the background and evade predators. But previous studies have documented locomotor ...

TikToker MerMandi lives in Florida, where she works on the beach protecting shorebirds. Along the way, she encounters all kinds of wildlife, but one tiny jumping spider has become an especially ...

This study has everything: jumping spiders; insects donning striped and solid patterns; and evolutionary lessons about predators and prey. By Jack Tamisiea The researchers started by collecting ...