So the large eyes of this spider make them appear even more endearing. Jumping spiders are appealingly fuzzy, often sporting bright colors ... pair of lower-resolution eyes on each side of its head.

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 ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

courtesy Mariia Zelenina While floating underwater before cheerful children and other park guests, things quickly took a turn when one of the larger fish suddenly inhaled her head. Zelenina ...

Atrax christenseni was named for Kane Christensen, former head of spiders at the Australian Reptile Park, who first described it in the early 2000s and gave the spiders the nickname "big boys." ...

Spiders can reach their top running speeds again soon after self-amputating a limb – a trick that could inspire robots that can move more effectively when they are damaged. When threatened by a ...

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...

A canine passenger swam safely to shore after reportedly jumping off the Broad River Bridge in the moments following a mid-bridge car collision Friday afternoon. The two-car crash happened around ...