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 ...

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 ...

If you have been a follower of this column for any length of time, you have read about my opinions on favoritism multiple times, whether it be a movie, a food group, music or even a different animal ...

Diamond Jackson, a professional photographer living in Montgomery, Alabama and a mom to three girls, has no idea where her youngest daughter, Rose, got her love of Spider-Man. All she knows is that it ...