Tracking the elusive metallic spider

Sighted only twice in India since its discovery in 1899, the peacock spider is in huge demand as a pet in the West

Science and Technology - Briefs

Six new spider species discovered in the Western Ghats

One of the species identified is closely related to the notorious 'black widow' spider

A peek into the secret lives of Indian spiders

India is home to several unique species of spiders; some are known to science, while many others are yet to be discovered