The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry arachnid is a friend to all, and it has the dance moves to prove it. While ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. If you're among the many people who ...

Like many animals, jumping spiders participate in mating rituals that involve dancing and singing. But the spider’s song is sung using vibrations created by precise, varied leg movements — and it ...

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 ...

I've written before about peacock spiders, the fabulous tiny jumping spiders of the Australian undergrowth. Another new species of tiny dancer was just described: Maratus pardus. Jürgen Otto and David ...