If a spider’s eight eyes don’t impress you, consider this: Some of them can even see in “true” color. Scientists have studied the vision in a group of brightly-hued jumping spiders and have finally ...

The mating dances of exotic spiders are captivating for sure, but researchers are interested in learning more about how some spiders are able to see in color, an unusual ability in spiders. Nate ...

Editor’s note: “Critters” is a monthly series featuring insects, spiders, snakes and other freaky/fun creatures found in the Grand Valley. You know, the kinds of critters you aim to keep your distance ...

While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" entertaining, it's more than the dance that captures the fascination of one NSF-funded University of ...

With the flick of a leg and shuffle of a foot, the jumping spiders really know how to dance a jig. And just like the best ballroom dancers, they pair their rhythmic movements with the sparkle and ...

Researchers have discovered that these enchanting little spiders see in three color “channels,” just like we do, according to Science World Report. “The eyes of jumping spiders could not be more ...

Biologist discovers unique visual diversities for rare color vision in two groups of jumping spiders. While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" ...

Scientists recently discovered the aptly named peacock jumping spiders have the color vision needed to appreciate the male's gaudy display. Now biologists are studying whether that ability translates ...

This jumping spider appears to be staring at you with four giant eyes, but it actually has eight eyes around the top of its cephalothorax (head and upper body). While the largest pair of eyes provides ...

This study has everything: jumping spiders; insects donning striped and solid patterns; and evolutionary lessons about predators and prey. By Jack Tamisiea The researchers started by collecting ...

Have you ever seen a spider skitter under a cabinet in your kitchen, then spotted a similar one later in the day? While many of us, especially those afraid of spiders, would like to believe that a ...

While most arachnophiles will likely find tiny spider dancers who can "swagger like Jagger" entertaining, it's more than the dance that captures the fascination of one NSF-funded University of ...