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 ...

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Spiders don't talk to each other like we do – instead they communicate using sight, touch and smell, says Sara Goodacre. One of the common topics of spider 'conversation' is around the hunt for a mate ...

Spiders Perform a Spooky Seduction Dance Male jumping spiders accompany their mating dance with a drum routine, sending vibrations through the ground to tempt a female.

Male jumping spiders will try to mate with any female, but that lack of discretion could cost them their lives, suggests new research. Male jumping spiders will try to mate with any female, but that ...

While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" entertaining, it's more than the dance that captures the fascination of one NSF-funded University of ...

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