But as it turns out, a tiny jumping spider native to Southeast Asia, Toxeus magnus, is rewriting the rules. This unique spider mother has found a way to nourish her young with a milk-like fluid ...

Whether you are a fan of spiders or terrified of them, you can’t help but admire their ability to make webs. These ...

A new study provides detailed insights into the embryogenesis and eye development of the cave-dwelling spider Tegenaria ...

This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in the country’s southern half. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t be found elsewhere and are sometimes unintentionally ...

Study led by Oxford University found that spider silk transmits vibrations across a range of frequencies When a silk thread is plucked like a guitar string, the sound it makes carries information ...

Jumping spiders are different—they use a unique semi-hydraulic system. They don't have muscles to extend their legs and power the jumps. Instead, they extend their legs by increasing the ...

“They’re a lot more personable than you’d believe. They have unique personalities. Every single one of them. You never know if you’re going to have a sassier one or a very cuddly one ...

Ajay Narendra receives funding from Australian Research Council. Jumping spiders – one of the largest spider families – get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...