Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to navigate and also to evade predators. Male jumping spiders also jump to escape ...

Regal jumping spiders train themselves from a young age to become masterful hunters. From the day they leave mom’s silk nest, the tiny spiderlings practice, practice, practice, using some of the best ...

Jumping spiders (Salticidae) are a recently evolved family of spiders. They are known for their distinctive large eyes and ability to jump long distances relative to their small size. Australia has ...

A fascinating microscopic look at baby jumping spiders, revealing their tiny structure, movement, and hidden details of ...

Jumping spiders seem to be able to tell each other apart, putting them among just a few other invertebrates that are thought to have this skill. Recognising individuals within your species is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Reddit A photo of a jumping spider perched on a Redditor's arm has become a full-on internet mystery, with users ...

Portia spiders are endowed with some incredible superpowers. Their hunting skills are as ferocious as those of animals many times their size. You can see one in action in this wonderful YouTube clip.