For the male peacock jumping spider—also known as ''Maratus volans''—dancing isn't just about attraction, it's a matter of survival. To secure a mate, the male must perform an elaborate and ...

such as the complicated dance routine of the little red-capped manakin or the flashy display of the male peacock. In other ...

The peacock jumping ... live up to her expectations. Male jumping spiders risk dying in an attempt at reproducing, and their lives hang in the balance during each dance. This form of cannibalism ...