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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some jumping spiders look so much like wasps that scientists named them for the predatory insects. But University of Cincinnati biologists wondered: Do these mimics really look like insect faces or is ...

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 ...

If you've ever seen a close-up photo of a jumping spider, you'll know they're the cute ones. Many fit on the tip of a finger and sport fuzzy, colorful bodies and big eyes. They're quite amazing, said ...

While brain worms have made many horrifying headlines this year, the good folks at the New England Journal of Medicine offer some fresh nightmare fuel ahead of Halloween: an ear spider. And there’s a ...