The newly identified Maratus nemo is no bigger than the size of a long grain of rice -- which is a shame considering it's one of the most vibrantly colored spider species on Earth (hence, "peacock ...

Spiders may have REM sleep cycles just like humans. Since REM stands for rapid eye movement, one of the main indicators of this type of deep sleep involves just that. While spiders can’t move their ...

Tangle-web spiders can catch prey up to 50 times their size thanks to their pulley system-like hunting strategy. Photo by Emanuele Olivetti It sounds like a scene out of a horror movie. A hapless ...

This species of wee venomless spider uses a truly unique strategy to prevent marital disharmony. After mating, the males bounce. Literally. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...