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 ...

Stag beetles have their sumo matches. Female fireflies who murder their mates. These are some of our favorite mating ...

The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name. This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie Girard ...

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 ...

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.