With its colorful display and mesmerizing moves, the peacock spider is like a tiny, fuzzy disco ball. But believe it or not, the hilarious dance you’ll see in this video is actually serious business: ...

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If you don't think of spiders as cute and cuddly, then you’ve never met Sparklemuffin, Skeletorus, and the elephant spider. Scientists have identified these three new species of peacock spiders in ...

Our favorite group of adorable spiders just got bigger! The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content. Say hello to the five new species and ...

With their flamboyant dress, and fabulous song and dance routines, tiny peacock spiders have captivated the hearts of the internet. Many species have courtship displays, but few are as complex as that ...

Male peacock spiders know how to put on a show for potential mates, with dancing and a bit of optical trickery. Microscopic bumps on the arachnids’ exoskeletons make velvety black areas look darker ...

Scientists have discovered five new species and subspecies of peacock spiders in Western Australia. Dr. Jurgen Otto estimates there are now more than 60 species and subspecies of Australian peacock ...

The newly identified Maratus nemo is no bigger than the size of a long grain of rice -- which is a shame considering it's one of the most vibrantly colored spider species on Earth (hence, "peacock ...