They embrace. And things get intimate. A couple of weeks after mating, the female jumping spider lays 50-200 eggs inside her cozy nest. She spins a protective silk sac around them ...

Jumping spiders are among the most captivating and diverse creatures within the arachnid family. Known for their exceptional vision and exuberant leaping abilities, these fascinating spiders have ...

(via Deep Look) Regal jumping spiders train themselves from a young age to become masterful hunters. From the day they leave mom’s silk nest, the tiny spiderlings practice, practice, practice, using ...

Pueblo County CSU-Extension Office horticulture specialist Amanda Weidner writes about insects that are your allies in the ...

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.

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 ...

1. Flea Up to 8 inches – Can jump up to 200 times their body length. – Females lay up to 50 eggs daily. 2. Jumping Spider Up to 6.3 inches – Stalks and pounces on prey instead of using webs. – Can ...

Have you ever paused in awe at a glistening spider web stretched between branches after a morning rain? There’s something ...

For the male peacock jumping spider—also known as ''Maratus volans''—dancing isn't just about attraction, it's a matter of survival. To secure a mate, the male must perform an elaborate and ...

The coastal suburb of Alkimos, situated more than 40 kilometres north of Perth where the suburban frontier continues to rapidly expand, is the only known habitat of the peacock jumping spider ...

On March 11, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover spotted a mysterious rock made of hundreds of tiny spheres that resemble spider eggs. Studying its formation could help us look for fossilized remains ...