As a child, the mere glimpse of a spider used to send me screaming and running for cover. I was convinced that spiders were ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wolf spiders are capable of making hiss-like sounds, so it's possible to hear one before seeing it. Credit: Courtesy of Griffin Dill This story was originally published in September 2021. Not every ...

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What is it about Jumping spiders that have people intrigued? Is it their big beguiling eyes that look back at you, or their furry bodies? The entertaining way they stand on garden hoses waving their ...