The males of both species are called peacocks, females are peahens, and the babies are peachicks. A group of the birds is also sometimes called an ostentation, a muster, or even a party. The male ...
Why does the peacock have such an elaborate tail? This cumbersome trait significantly decreases the male's chances of survival. It only exists because it confers an advantage to its bearer in the ...
We studied the jumping abilities of miniature male and female Australian peacock spiders. We found that the males—incredibly light creatures, weighing just 2 milligrams—have the highest ...
We studied the jumping abilities of miniature male and female Australian peacock spiders. We found that the males – incredibly light creatures, weighing just 2 milligrams – have the highest ...