For the male peacock jumping spider—also known as ''Maratus volans''—dancing isn't just about attraction, it's a matter of ...

Scientists have discovered how an Australian jumping spider's semi-hydraulics allows it to speed jump long distances with ...

We studied the jumping abilities of miniature male and female Australian peacock spiders. We found that the males—incredibly light creatures, weighing just 2 milligrams—have the highest ...

The peacock jumping spider, also known as Maratus volans, has earned a reputation as the world’s cutest spider. This furry arachnid is a friend to all, and it has the dance moves to prove it. While ...

The exaggerated tail of the (male) peacock compared to the shorter tail of the (female) peahen, indicates that males are under stronger sexual selection than females (Figure 1a). However ...

"When [the male] got within a few centimeters of the female, he exploded into a firework ... describing the species and runs the website Peacock Spider, previously told Live Science.

A female may choose a male from several because he is attractive ... Looks are certainly important for the peacock, with his absurdly bright, burdensome train that he shows off to attract a ...