Amazing Peacock Spiders Perform a Fascinating Love Dance | National Geographic

Meet Sparklemuffin, Skeletorus, and Elephans, three recently identified peacock spiders. Just a quarter inch long (five millimeters), male peacock spiders are known for their brightly colored backs and mating dances. Jürgen Otto, a researcher who has been working to document the tiny insects, has identified 20 new species in the past four years. Otto has captured some incredible images and videos and posted them online for the world to see. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram:   / natgeo   Facebook:   / natgeo   Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn:   / national-geographic   TikTok:   / natgeo   Reddit:   / nationalgeographic   Read more about the new peacock spider species: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/20... VIDEO COURTESY: Jürgen Otto To see more of Jürgen's work, visit:   / peacockspider      / peacockspiderman   Amazing Peacock Spiders Perform a Fascinating Love Dance | National Geographic    • Amazing Peacock Spiders Perform a Fascinat...   National Geographic    / natgeo