I know that to some people, a jumping spider may look scary, but it is actually among the most harmless of creatures. Unless ...

Louisiana is home to numerous different species of spiders, since the state's warm climate and diverse landscape makes for the perfect environment for the arachnids. While most spiders in Louisiana ...

For Emily Hess, it was a Phidippus regius named Gretel. Hayden Shea's first was caught by her boyfriend's dad. Sunday Costell ordered her first one off eBay. "I went from selling three to four a week ...

Decked in bright magenta, blue and green, putting even the most colourful birds to shame, this is easily one of the most vivid spiders in India. The males raise their legs and ‘dance’ to attract the ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

This jumping spider appears to be staring at you with four giant eyes, but it actually has eight eyes around the top of its cephalothorax (head and upper body). While the largest pair of eyes provides ...

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with precision while experiencing g-forces higher than those of fighter pilots.