Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with ...

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 ...

We studied the jumping abilities of miniature male and female Australian peacock spiders. We found that the males—incredibly light creatures, weighing just 2 milligrams—have the highest ...

Can dance ever be a matter of life or death? Yes, for a peacock jumping spider, it is. It has to impress its female mate with its dancing—and if she isn't impressed, it could be deadly. Read on to ...

The coastal suburb of Alkimos, situated more than 40 kilometres north of Perth where the suburban frontier continues to rapidly expand, is the only known habitat of the peacock jumping spider ...

WAtoday revealed last year that the only known habitat of the peacock jumping spider species Maratus yanchep was just 20 metres from Peet’s Elavale estate, putting it at high risk of extinction.

In fact, the peacock spider has to simultaneously dance his way to survival while jumping out of her reach — otherwise, if she's not impressed, she's having him for dinner. So the peacock spider ...