Spiders have a serious image problem. Mention the word “spider” in a room full of people, and you’ll likely see at least a few involuntary shudders. Arachnophobia is one of the most common animal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spiders may experience REM sleep, often associated with dreams. Scientists studied jumping spiders, whose legs and eyes twitch during sleep. Spiders may have REM sleep cycles just like humans. Since ...

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