A newly described peacock spider is named for the elephant face on its abdomen -- and has an unusual way of dancing. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she ...

Peacock spiders like Maratus yanchep are endangered due to urban expansion in Western Australia. Renowned for their vibrant colors and courtship dances, these small arachnids face significant habitat ...

A specimen of the newly-discovered Australian Peacock spider, Maratus Bubo, shows off his colourful abdomen. Bubo, is the genus name for horned owls, a reference to the owl-like pattern on this spider ...

Are you afraid of spiders? Most people are, but you might change your mind after learning about three newly-described peacock spiders, Maratus species, discovered in southwestern Australia. In fact, ...

Peacock spiders are hardly the kind of arachnid worthy of fear; these colorful, rice-sized, eight-legged creatures are famous for their bright, rainbow-hued buttocks, elaborate mating dances and ninja ...

In 2008, Stuart Harris was testing his new macro lens in Namadgi National Park. “I came across a little blue and red spider on a bright yellow leaf. Took a photo and thought, ‘that’s a pretty little ...

Maratus azureus: It's common for the male spiders to wave their third pair of legs in a courtship dance OK, a lot of people don't like arachnids. But c'mon, these little guys are simply stunning.

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Helen Ranson was looking through some leaf litter when she happened upon a spider she had never seen ...

Australia's spider population has welcomed the addition of three tiny, colourful but totally harmless species. The newly discovered species of peacock spiders, who call Western Australia home were ...

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