For Jumping Spiders, Choosing the Wrong Mate Turns Deadly | National Geographic

See the complex courtship dances of male jumping spiders which sometimes have a deadly result. Males will dance for females even if they are of different species. Females are larger than males and will sometimes eat their suitors. The males may not be able to tell the difference between a female of its own species and a different one. ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. 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   Pinterest:   / natgeo   Click here to read more about the jumping spiders. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/20... For Jumping Spiders, Choosing the Wrong Mate Turns Deadly | National Geographic    • For Jumping Spiders, Choosing the Wrong Ma...   National Geographic    / natgeo