From the black widow to the jumping spider, arachnids have a bit of a reputation. But with more than 1,000 species of spiders ...

Even if you’re scared of spiders, you may find the little jumping spider cute. With its oversized eyes and inquisitive nature, it’s hard not to be fascinated by these tiny spiders. Jumping spiders are ...

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Australian jumping spiders show REM-like movements and recover after disrupted sleep, offering new clues to how sleep evolved ...

Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to navigate and also to evade predators. Male jumping spiders also jump to escape ...

Spiders and cats might not seem to have much in common at first glance. But spend enough time watching a regal jumping spider, and the comparison starts to make a surprising amount of sense. These ...

Cute and clever, these tiny spiders are a favorite of many arachnologists. See what makes jumping spiders so special, including their intelligence, appearance, and affability. Most of us spare little ...

Researchers recently found that global media reports are filled with misinformation about arachnids. Here are some eight-legged lies they identified, and accurate information about slandered spiders → ...