A newly described peacock spider is named for the elephant face on its abdomen -- and has an unusual way of dancing. Michelle Starr Science editor Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she ...

Peacock spiders like Maratus yanchep are endangered due to urban expansion in Western Australia. Renowned for their vibrant colors and courtship dances, these small arachnids face significant habitat ...

These dramatic-looking spiders may seem like they're getting ready to attack, but this colourful display from male peacock spiders is in fact a mating ritual. Similar to peacock birds, where this ...

Peacock spiders are hardly the kind of arachnid worthy of fear; these colorful, rice-sized, eight-legged creatures are famous for their bright, rainbow-hued buttocks, elaborate mating dances and ninja ...

Are you afraid of spiders? Most people are, but you might change your mind after learning about three newly-described peacock spiders, Maratus species, discovered in southwestern Australia. In fact, ...

Maratus azureus: It's common for the male spiders to wave their third pair of legs in a courtship dance OK, a lot of people don't like arachnids. But c'mon, these little guys are simply stunning.

When the mating ritual can win you a female's heart or get you eaten, looking like an insect may seem to be a bad idea if you're a spider. But one newly discovered species appears to have found this ...