Researchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo discovered three new species of jumping spiders, according to a new study. Brogan L Pett While sorting through leaves littering a forest floor in the ...

The new species was named the “glossy jumping spider” after its iridescent scales. Caleb JTD, Parag A, Datta-Roy A Zoosystematics and Evolution Ayush Parag has spent a lot of time in the grasslands of ...

Jumping spiders exhibit a remarkable repertoire of behaviours underpinned by a sophisticated visual system and emerging cognitive attributes. Their capacity for acute spatial resolution, rapid ...

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 ...

Jumping spiders are native to the U.S. and make great pets, bug lovers say. Investigators did not say what species of jumping spider was involved in the animal cruelty case. Laurie Sheppard/USFWS A ...

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.

Regal jumping spiders are masterful hunters with their athletic leaps, sharp fangs and lethal venom. Regal jumping spiders train themselves from childhood to become masterful hunters. From the day ...

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 ...