With their big eyes, flashy colors, and slick dance moves, peacock spiders are arguably the most charismatic arachnids on the planet. But for males, having swagger and looking good isn’t just social capital—it’s a matter of life and death. When it’s time for one of these eight-legged suitors to woo a mate, he tries to impress her with an intricate combination of spiderly dancing and drumming, which often involves shaking his very flashy, colorful butt.
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