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 ...

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with precision while experiencing g-forces higher than those of fighter pilots.

Treating your pet for fleas isn’t enough during a flea infestation. Fleas may go for extended periods without eating; a female flea can lay up to 50 eggs daily. Fleas can jump up to 200 times their ...

Peacock Spider. Image by Jean and Fred Hort, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Spiders are fascinating creatures, and ...

This year’s event will be the 24th in the series. The fights involve males of Carrhotus xanthogramma, a jumping spider species about 1 centimeter in length that becomes aggressive when hunting ...

A cat's epic failure of trying to join its owner on the treadmill quickly went viral, bringing in over 13.9 million views as ...

From left, Andrew, Thalia and Claira Looney learn about the different types of rocks by “excavating” them during Marietta’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday. (Photo by Gwen Sour) MARIETTA ...

Here are some pictures of your adorable animals on National Pet Day 2025 - take a look and spot yours among this lovely collection of readers' pets ...

(Photo by Gwen Sour) Ebony, the jumping spider, poses for the camera during the Marietta Earth Day celebration on Saturday. Exhibits ranged from wildlife showcases, including birds of prey and ...

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.

Tasselled wobbegong is a flat shark that hides well on the sea floor.