Does the newly discovered species of peacock spider, Maratus personatus, meet the criteria for world’s cutest spider? I held a debate with myself to uncover the answer. So what are we talking about ...

If you don't think spiders are super-cute, then you've probably never seen Maratus personatus perform its very elaborate, oh-so-adorable mating dance. The males of this newly described species of ...

Cute and clever, these tiny spiders are a favorite of many arachnologists. See what makes jumping spiders so special, including their intelligence, appearance, and affability. Most of us spare little ...

I think this is close to being a national scandal. Look at these beauties! Peacock spiders are stunning, with courtship displays to match anything in a David Attenborough documentary. So why aren’t ...