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Mating dance

Mating dance

A male peacock spider (Maratus volans) performing his mating dance. His...

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Peacock spider

Peacock spider

A male peacock spider (Maratus volans) engaging in a courtship dance with...

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Proud as a peacock…spider

Proud as a peacock…spider

A male peacock spider (Maratus gemmifer) dancing to impress a mate in Western...

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