Jumping spiders – one of the largest spider families – get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...

Sneaky. A female peacock has special sensors in her crest that allow her to feel the vibrations of mate who may be located far away. The feathers are “tuned to vibrate at the exact same ...

Researchers have examined the remarkable jumping abilities of male and female Australian peacock spiders, revealing sex-specific differences. These spiders use a unique semi-hydraulic system to jump, ...

Looks are certainly important for the peacock, with his absurdly bright, burdensome train that he shows off to attract a female. Peahens often choose males for the quality of their trains -- the ...