S ome species capture the internet's attention more than most, from feisty pygmy hippos to giant penguin chicks. One group of spiders, however, has mesmerized those on the World Wide Web with their ...

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 ...

It's not just the dazzling colours and slick moves of Australia's dancing spiders that make them special. There are more than 100 different species of the peacock spider, whereas most animals have ...