Measuring no bigger than 0.2 inches (2.5 centimeters), the sparklemuffin peacock spider is, arguably, one of the cutest ...

Until 2011, scientists only knew about seven species of peacock spiders in the genus Maratus. However, thanks to better ...

Looks are certainly important for the peacock, with his absurdly bright, burdensome train that he shows off to attract a female. Peahens often choose males for the quality of their trains -- the ...

Xander Robin's SXSW-premiering documentary is like a real-life version of Peacock's 'Killing It,' which makes more sense if ...

The peacock's quickness might help it escape, but in a face-to-face battle, the cobra's bite would determine the outcome. In nature, interactions between various species usually lead to interest ...

There are more than 400 different species of mantis shrimp. Peacock mantis shrimp—also called harlequin or painted mantis shrimp—are arguably the best-known of the family. These critters get ...

They’ve proven so successful at helping males procreate, that several other Galliform species have evolved to display this plumage, including pheasants and peacock-pheasants. Males also use a ...