The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a fuzzy spider that's named for its incredible jumping ability and vivid colors. They have four forward-facing eyes, giving them better vision than other ...

This story appears in the December 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine. Spiders in Focus Jumping spiders are ornamental and agile, widespread and harmless. Yet like many spiders, they're ...

Regal jumping spiders are not dangerous to humans. These spiders rarely bite, and even when they do, their venom is harmless. The bite may cause mild irritation, but it poses no serious threat to ...