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 ...

Measuring no bigger than 0.2 inches (2.5 centimeters), the sparklemuffin peacock spider is, arguably, one of the cutest ...

And then they stop after the spring.” And yes, Seyfried really did start screaming in her best imitation of a peacock mating call — because apparently, they’re only loud and vocal during ...

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.