Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...

Why does the peacock have such an elaborate tail? This cumbersome trait significantly decreases the male's chances of survival. It only exists because it confers an advantage to its bearer in the ...

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 ...

Researchers have examined the remarkable jumping abilities of male and female Australian peacock spiders, revealing sex-specific differences. These spiders use a unique semi-hydraulic system to jump, ...

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 ...

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 ...

EAST LANSING — Michigan State University's men's basketball has a path to the Sweet Sixteen that goes straight through the Peacock TV streaming service. The next three games for the men's team ...