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Peacock Spider Performs Colorful Dance to Attract Mate
Season 36 Episode 6
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The male peacock jumping spider must dance for his life. In order to woo a female and avoid being eaten, he performs an intricate dance using a brilliantly colored fan attached to his abdomen. If the female approves, he is allowed to mate. If not, he becomes her next meal.
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11/10/17
Rating: NR
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