It could depend entirely on how well you can dance! In the case of the iridescent, vibrantly coloured peacock spider, if you didn’t get your dance moves right and woo your partner you may get eaten.

Peacock spiders, belonging to the genus Maratus, are captivating and tiny arachnids, renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate courtship dances. Measuring just 4–5 mm, these spiders have ...

But c'mon, these little guys are simply stunning. Seven new peacock spiders have been described in the journal Zootaxa. And just like their cousins in the Maratus genus, they all live in Australia ...

If you notice a tiny, strikingly colored spider performing an elaborate courtship dance, you may have seen your first peacock ...

It takes two to tango, but when a male peacock spider gets the attention of a potential female mate, their dance becomes a chase. In fact, the peacock spider has to simultaneously dance his way to ...