These jumping spiders were discovered as ... Otto believes there could still be many more species of peacock spider out there. "Despite the large number of species we have discovered just in ...

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.

A small spider with white and black markings and a characteristic jerky ‘start and stop’ movement. Usually found hunting on external walls and surfaces but frequently venturing indoors through open ...

"The usual advice is that any large, black spider should be treated with caution ... Badumna belongs to a separate infraorder that includes orb, jumping, huntsman and wolf spiders.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A nursery owner was in for a surprise when a large venomous spider with a “huge appetite” arrived with his delivery of olives.