But believe it or not, the hilarious dance you’ll see in this video is actually serious business: it’s the peacock spider’s way of wooing its mate. But it’s a performance of a lifetime ...

Scientists, stumped by that question throughout the animal kingdom, hypothesized that something more than chemistry drives mate choice. Looks are certainly important for the peacock, with his ...

What Do Sparklemuffin Peacock Spiders Look Like? These are very, very small spider species. Adults typically measure about 0.16 to 0.2 inches (4 to 5 millimeters) in length. As is the case with ...

Peacock spiders in general are unassuming to the naked eye. But when filmed through a microscope, they become a social media stars, with their psychedelic colors and mating dances that rival any ...

The bright plumage and intricate patterns serve as a signal of genetic fitness, making them irresistible to potential mates. A peacock attempting to "seduce" a peahen by displaying its plumes.