Peacock Spider 6 (Maratus mungaich)

Courtship display of the peacock spider Maratus mungaich. This species can be found around Perth in Western Australia.
Music in order of appearance:
So Far So Good (Olive Musique)
Mr. Brown (Alex Beaulieu)
Rubber Duckie (Olive Musique)
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[@MtFGamerGirl]

I love how it always ends with him gently touching her on the head, every time I see that I imagine him going "aaaaaaaaaaand boop, tehehehehehehehehe" as he leaves

[@togetvj]

They are such mesmerising little creatures. I'm quite fascinated by them. The poor male goes through all that 'song and dance' to impress and the female just sits there staring at him. :D

[@snakebitmgee]

There is so much beauty in this world. If we take the time to look at tiny things, there is a whole other world to explore. I take macro shots of tiny desert flowers. They are amazingly beautiful.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Couldn't agree more. Love to see your flower shots

[@snakebitmgee]

Peacockspiderman Thank you. I'll see what I can do. My photos pale in comparison to what you do. Simply amazing.

[@sarahrandall2152]

wow...if you want to visit the most incredible cactus flower display in the world...and I hope that you don't already know about it..please google the incredible secret garden that magically appears like Shangri La ...it is the hidden treasure that appears in Namaqua Land...a desert wasteland in Africa... you can enjoy this gem as much as you enjoyed the delightful tiny amazements that have the potential to dethrone the koala,the kangaroo, and even paradoxical duckbill platypus and the wombat...whose special trick is a unique spin on the phrase "gone but not forgotten...peacock spiders saw themstole my heart from the first moment I saw them...I would love to find a way to bring some to the USA...it would be nice to introduce a beautiful species that would enhance...so sick of insect immigrants that become a plague like japanese beetles, africanized bees, bed bugs.. wow...maybe jurgan can find out if his beauties would find them nutritious and delicious...the reduviid beetle has rudely turned up at our backdoor bringing a special guest that is so toxic and dangerous that is so far beyond persona non gratis that we would gladly welcome every illegal in mexico if it would prevent the infiltration of this parasite that is responsponsible for up to forty percent of deaths in Brazil...it is like heartworm for humans...Dear POTUS, can we postpone the wall and put up a bug zapper...and while we worry that we already know that our best attempt to make that work will be about as effective as condomn with a hole in it...do not dare to suggest that something is better than nothing...we must call jurgan otto at once and beg him to see if the dancing peacock spiders would care to jump on this problem...can they, would they, will they consume these beetles...not only because they are nutricious and tastier than MREs (military rations aka meals rejected by Ethiopia) but because they have only 6 legs...they have no style, no sense of rhythm, so absolutely offensive that even flies, roaches, and mosquitos are outraged by the unsanctioned poaching of their humans that are not only their benefactors and fellow americans...showing the spirit of tolerance recognizing that the needs and rights of all American insects and even though they live below the poverty line...competing for the the title with Alabama,and Arkansas...but unlike all americans..they enjoy the same tax free status and enjoy all the rights to live on or off the reservations that are actually concentration camps that are considered the sole territory of all native americans and they can govern themselves...this is the fork tounged white eye trash that are actually no better than these beetles who march right in...bringing thier foreign diseases...taking liberties with any one and everyone without recognizing the fact that the promises made in the form of treaties made in writing and signed by the paramount chief of the entire white nation...his word was law and only thier holy men and the elders who were the living archives...human beings that witnessed the entire holocaust...one that never is mentioned in the same conversatipn as the epic fail of you know who's insane plan to create a nation of all whites...especially jews...an entire country rebuilt from the ground up...Germany would be a masterpiece of do over...a clean slate...they too would strip not only their own citizens...people who paid the cost demanded by the Versailles treaty...a treaty that was very unjust designed to repay the poor countrys who existed between russia and Germany. ..the blame placed on Germany and the outrageous reparations was actually cause by their own Emporors army the damage that...these countries were not recognized as an important buffer zone where both armies, the incredibly savage and brutal peasants who had been trampled themselves by the high poobah of all trampelers a guy who trampled without regard to the more civilized roman legions that recognized the necessity of some finesse because they were trampeling their own future estates that would have to support the people who survived the trampling as slaves of Rome...they took it well...after all,better to live as a slave of Rome than roadkill trampled by Attilla...he didn't trample for wealth...he trampled for the joy of trampling...when he came across a place that he hadn't trampled...he'd camp out and let the untrampled decide uf they would care to open thier gates and give him everything that he liked...a limited ransack which was better than a total ransack and a trampling...after everyone recognized and

[@sarahrandall2152]

wow...if you want to visit the most incredible cactus flower display in the world...and I hope that you don't already know about it..please google the incredible secret garden that magically appears like Shangri La ...it is the hidden treasure that appears in Namaqua Land...a desert wasteland in Africa... you can enjoy this gem as much as you enjoyed the delightful tiny amazements that have the potential to dethrone the koala,the kangaroo, and even paradoxical duckbill platypus and the wombat...whose special trick is a unique spin on the phrase "gone but not forgotten...peacock spiders saw themstole my heart from the first moment I saw them...I would love to find a way to bring some to the USA...it would be nice to introduce a beautiful species that would enhance...so sick of insect immigrants that become a plague like japanese beetles, africanized bees, bed bugs.. wow...maybe jurgan can find out if his beauties would find them nutritious and delicious...the reduviid beetle has rudely turned up at our backdoor bringing a special guest that is so toxic and dangerous that is so far beyond persona non gratis that we would gladly welcome every illegal in mexico if it would prevent the infiltration of this parasite that is responsponsible for up to forty percent of deaths in Brazil...it is like heartworm for humans...Dear POTUS, can we postpone the wall and put up a bug zapper...and while we worry that we already know that our best attempt to make that work will be about as effective as condomn with a hole in it...do not dare to suggest that something is better than nothing...we must call jurgan otto at once and beg him to see if the dancing peacock spiders would care to jump on this problem...can they, would they, will they consume these beetles...not only because they are nutricious and tastier than MREs (military rations aka meals rejected by Ethiopia) but because they have only 6 legs...they have no style, no sense of rhythm, so absolutely offensive that even flies, roaches, and mosquitos are outraged by the unsanctioned poaching of their humans that are not only their benefactors and fellow americans...showing the spirit of tolerance recognizing that the needs and rights of all American insects and even though they live below the poverty line...competing for the the title with Alabama,and Arkansas...but unlike all americans..they enjoy the same tax free status and enjoy all the rights to live on or off the reservations that are actually concentration camps that are considered the sole territory of all native americans and they can govern themselves...this is the fork tounged white eye trash that are actually no better than these beetles who march right in...bringing thier foreign diseases...taking liberties with any one and everyone without recognizing the fact that the promises made in the form of treaties made in writing and signed by the paramount chief of the entire white nation...his word was law and only thier holy men and the elders who were the living archives...human beings that witnessed the entire holocaust...one that never is mentioned in the same conversatipn as the epic fail of you know who's insane plan to create a nation of all whites...especially jews...an entire country rebuilt from the ground up...Germany would be a masterpiece of do over...a clean slate...they too would strip not only their own citizens...people who paid the cost demanded by the Versailles treaty...a treaty that was very unjust designed to repay the poor countrys who existed between russia and Germany. ..the blame placed on Germany and the outrageous reparations was actually cause by their own Emporors army the damage that...these countries were not recognized as an important buffer zone where both armies, the incredibly savage and brutal peasants who had been trampled themselves by the high poobah of all trampelers a guy who trampled without regard to the more civilized roman legions that recognized the necessity of some finesse because they were trampeling their own future estates that would have to support the people who survived the trampling as slaves of Rome...they took it well...after all,better to live as a slave of Rome than roadkill trampled by Attilla...he didn't trample for wealth...he trampled for the joy of trampling...when he came across a place that he hadn't trampled...he'd camp out and let the untrampled decide uf they would care to open thier gates and give him everything that he liked...a limited ransack which was better than a total ransack and a trampling...after everyone recognized and

[@derkrebskandidat8911]

​@@Peacockspiderman Jürgen Otto klingt sehr deutsch. Von daher...schöne Grüße aus Württemberg... :)

[@fuzzylogic27]

I love that bit where the female is watching him going from side to side, it's like she's watching a tennis match! :-D

[@EricScott]

I like the part where he goes "Hey, I just wanna touch your head, just hold still...ok, ok, no I won't do that. Backing off.

[@ej_aculation8632]

Male: NOTICE ME SENPAI female: eww don't touch me

[@mcsmith732]

Spiders used to scare the holy peepee out of me (even though I couldn't bear to kill them, since my fear wasn't their fault). After a couple of decades of phobia and the realization that the damn things are everywhere, I decided to watch and learn as much as I could about them. While my heart still speeds up when I see a big'un, I find them beautiful and fascinating and worthy of respect. This is the 1st time I've ever heard of Peacock spiders. The boys especially are just adorable. It's kind of sad that the lady Peacock sometimes eats them after such a pretty dance. Thanks for making and sharing these videos.

[@Peacockspiderman]

M C Smith Lovely to read your comment. I am so happy when I hear from people with arachnophobia who watch my videos

[@Goatisme]

M C Smith Comments like yours make my spider loving heart swell with hope :;_;:

[@andrewjames2617]

at 2:39 She's like "oh geez.." lol

[@Radazure]

Andrew De Mio "Don't look him in the eye... don't look him in the eyes*..."

[@TorrenOglethorpe]

Oohnagi This really made my day XD

[@YouSoSpice]

*heavy breathing*

[@catherinehamel9629]

Actually Andrew, this is a 'he' spider presenting a mating dance. Accepted as a mate he'll sadly be killed when the act is completed. Gorgeous though!

[@barnstormer546]

Pretty sure he knew that, Catherine. At the time he indicated, 2:39, the female was actually facing away from the male, somewhat dismissively. This is what the others were joking about.

[@BanananaDang]

I CANNOT get over how cute these little spiders are!

[@agesheva]

Oh dear, all of these spider dance better than I do! I keep grinning at how hard they're trying to impress and the progressive sneaking closer. I can absolutely imagine spending hours riveted watching them.

[@trololoev]

the one who not try hard enough will be eaten.

[@noble7245]

That's the most "WHAT'S UP BRO" spider I've ever seen.

[@anonanon1004]

Why are these spiders not called the disco spider?

[@YouSoSpice]

Damn, this little guy got all the right moves and a stylish afro to boot.

[@NelsonBigGunP200Fan]

it's pretty awesome that they are really smart. Almost like they watch you watching them. So little. This might be one that i wouldn't be afraid of.

The choice of music for these videos is wonderful!

[@yudontsay]

i HATE spiders and I am terrified of them but these are incredibly facinating :O

[@set-tes4316]

This is my friend when he's on drugs : red eyes, dumb smile and nonsensical dancing.. stil no blue face tho.

[@TheresiaSwiebel]

Superb! with combination of nice music!

[@ErMadGus222]

Wonderful !!

[@bluetorch13]

Nature... you've never seen enough...

[@Peacockspiderman]

I am glad you enjoyed this video, and thank you for watching all of them !

[@bmljenny]

The part where he wipes his eyes with his little face mittens just kills me. These guys are so cute.

[@willyboy4]

Really not a big fan of spiders, but this funky little guy trying to woo his big mama is just adorable! Thanks!

[@KechiOfficial]

The music pairs up so perfectly with the video

[@lemniscate47]

Absolutely wonderful!! Phenomenal little creatures. Love the top jazzy music, too. Well-chosen. Fascinating n Lotsa Fun. Cheers

[@southweststrangla420]

starts slow, then hes like BAMM check out this afro baby lol

[@Sbiridiu]

Is this some kind of spider designed specifically for parties? ò_O

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks for watching all my videos and your nice comment Shaylean. I am glad you enjoyed them

[@ivanagiannakoulis7469]

These are beautiful spiders and it does look like a happy sloth.

[@Spiderific]

That was awesome! That male had some kick ass dance moves ;)

[@Law14305]

I never knew there were spiders this beautiful and unique thank u so much for making these videos, my son is so into animals, bugs and anything in nature and he loved watching ur videos (me too)!!!!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Nice feedback, thanks

[@BHappy-tp6nn]

Your videos of this amazing and beautiful spider are wonderful. Never knew they existed! Thank you for documenting these !!!!

[@hydrofrog6496]

Just when I thought jumping spiders couldnt get any more awesome

[@ObiWanCannolii]

Absolutely exquisite creatures - and you did a superb job not only shooting these guys but picking out what is THEE perfect song to go with this vid. Well done, Sir!

[@jessicatrng19]

I usually hate spiders and are terrified of them but these little guys are too cute and pretty :)

[@Moonfairy251]

Now, you see I am terrified to death of spiders, however one of my friends got me to watch this and I think this is the only spider I am not afraid of. This little guy is adorable.

[@megawutt]

This is so cool. She plays hard to get.

[@deborahmichelle440]

Love the "boing" sound at the end! He struck out...

[@sapphfire24]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for filming these marvelous little spiders. I am a big fan of arachnids and hope to see one of these in the bush someday. Keep posting these fantastic videos. Also: LOVE the music!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks for the nice comment. I am about to publish another one, so watch this space

[@hamburgtech]

This spider is so funny :-D

[@Reddzion]

What makes me wonder is each male, is this their instinct to do it like this or does each male have their own dance?

[@Peacockspiderman]

Cathy, that's a good question. I think that each male has a slightly different dance, but nobody has studied that yet in detail, would certainly be interesting to find out

[@javieraoyarzun9347]

Your videos are amazing! I'm simply astounded at the beauty of these little spiders. Their colors are so breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing these, they are magnificent!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Lovely comment, thanks

[@pianorama]

Oh my . . . now I'm hooked on this spiders.

[@KidDickerus]

I loved it when the funk started up. All I could think was "DAAAAAMN THAT BE ONE GOOD MATIN' DISPLAY!"

[@JezebelDecibel]

OMG I had no idea that Australia had these truly beautiful spiders & I have lived hear all my life. I can't thank you enough for educating me on theses wonderful creatures. I have been a hughe documentary fan my entire life from childhood & still I had no idea about Peacock-spiders. Thank You, Thank You, & Thank You for making these videos!

[@humboldtsquid]

These jumping spiders dance far better than I can.

[@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears]

they are really cute little spiders. It would be fun to have a poster/ collage of all of them displaying side by side.

[@dallia1355]

Music's so complementary! So enjoyable. Thanks...

[@nadidaskleinewapiti897]

they r soooo cute.. i love springspiders.... so fascinating and awesome....

[@tacianomm]

National Geographic and Discovery Channel together never did such an hilarious video like this!

[@EmileMyburgh]

I am an avid spider lover, as a result of which my two year old daughter is very intrigued by them (although with some trepidation, which makes me think that the human fear of spiders is possibly instilled in our brains somewhere and needs to be actively overcome). Nevertheless, she and I have been watching and loving your videos together. She even asks for "more spider" when each video ends. Just before writing this comment she had a typical "terrible twos" fit, and only stopped when I put on some of your videos. She was entranced enough so that my wife could feed her.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Emile Myburgh Thanks a lot for telling me about this. It is nice to know that my videos have that effect. In regards to whether fear of spider is instilled in our brains, I am not sure. I used to be frightened of spiders myself when I was little and overcame my fear by keeping some in a jar. Personally I think that initially we are not fearful of them at all until our parents start to interfere and tell us "don't touch that". I am intrigued by your profile pc, obviously in an aircraft. I had a fear of flying which I overcame by doing a pilot licence, and then became obsessed with flying, like with spiders.

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

I luv ur story. :) X♡

[@NgMb0Yz]

Now Im not really into bugs but I have to say that this cute little guy 0:08 looks like he has some adorable mittens on LOL

[@trashyfxndoms9999]

OMG IT DOES X3

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thanks John, music is so subjective and everyone has different tastes. I therefore always enjoy positive comments about my music selection

[@OlliMSa]

Jumping spiders are my favorites. This is the best foreplay I've ever seen! Fantastisch, Jürgen!

[@DawnSuiter70]

OMG the music! I love this so much. :D

[@therobotFrom94]

Every song on these videos is awesome, i love it

[@moreliaviridis89]

the only *published* footage of the species!

[@Peacockspiderman]

+moreliaviridis89 the same applies to most of my other videos

[@MissNevermore]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! I love to share them all over the place, so few people know about these gorgeous spiders and your videos are the best examples out there.

[@Peacockspiderman]

Many thanks for your appreciation

[@HPHyenadon]

OMFG THIS IS THE CUTEST

[@ooXChrissieXoo]

If the next time someone tells you they hate spider, show them this lol It's so cute!

[@Phaota]

Another perfectly done video with a beautifully cute spider. It's interesting how there are two species - the rectangular and circular abdomen spiders. What is really weird is how the colorful abdomen has faces on them. This guy in the video has two eyes, a nose and a very visible smiling mouth on it.

[@valarie7323]

I: by no means a fan of spiders, but these little guys are not only beautiful, but superb dancers...just one more thing, change the music to rock n roll or tech nine

[@Peacockspiderman]

Val Ormsby will consider this for my next one

[@Radazure]

I think the groovy music suits this perfectly. The spider looks like a little disco Afroman.

[@2ndmoon]

Peacockspiderman i think arabic or indian music would have been fun on this would :D thanks for sharing

[@Peacockspiderman]

There are endless possibilities with music.....but yes I would think that arabic and indian would suit

[@mickcarson8504]

Or disco. LOL

[@DanWA]

fantastic videos, very informative yet humorous at the same time, love it !

[@Peacockspiderman]

Danny Wilkinson thank Danny, nice feedback, much appreciated

[@30stmcalli]

Never seen such a cute animal before

[@canitbechristine]

Such an amazing creature!

[@taleandclawrock2606]

great vids and funky music...had my 14 year old girl grooving...:-)

[@firemouse666]

Awesome photography, great documentary work and music choice! Thanks for sharing those wonderful videos with us!

[@buyakga1946]

I love all your videos of this amazing and beautiful little creature. This one is particularly wonderful! Thanks so much! :-) Sandy

[@fenix0seraph]

D'awww that is one adorable spider.

[@matokuwapi]

I LOVE these videos! Keep them coming!!! Give one a new appreciation for spiders!

[@LeoliCat]

Did anyone else find this absolutely hilarious? It proper looks like he's dancing to the funky soul music about 20 seconds in.

[@jjmblue7]

Spider-bro's got some moves.

[@steffietee740]

Very enjoyable!! Thanks for sharing

[@PinkDragon309]

they are the birds of Paradise amung the spiders.

[@Texmorg]

The videos in this series are wonderful, thanks for sharing!

[@Peacockspiderman]

texmorg Nice feedback, thanks

[@NamiBurger]

At the end, the male is like "can..can iiii just put my hands on youuu girlll?? Just for a lil bit. You like that righttt??--" female is like "foo get OFF of me!!" lolol

[@user-nm9je2id3r]

❤ Love ❤ Love ❤ Love Colors are Stunning 😍

[@trueflight7025]

I know it's a courting ritual. But all I could think of when he threw his arms up was "COME AT ME BRO!" lol

[@chrisl8355]

spectacular!

[@Peacockspiderman]

Thank you ! I just bought a new camera, a C100, so hopefully will be able to get footage that is technically better. But it still will require just as much effort to get some good scenes

[@SalpsRock]

Goodness. I just noticed the dislikes. Why? These videos are perfect. If you don't like the subject matter, just find something else rather than blam it.

[@Msflamingo-wl4qo]

These lil dudes got it goin' on! How could a girl say "No" after All dat!?! Wassup!! My man would never dance 4 me like that. LOL!! Luv Luv Luv!!! Xxx♡♡♡

[@patrickhempe287]

Msflamingo2008 lol,show your man this video,maybe he ll learn to dance!

[@jcarruthersinf]

The music is awesome with this video !

[@SalpsRock]

Now that guy has talent. I must check out your other videos!

[@Coraki]

I'm not the biggest fan of spiders. I'm not afraid though either. I love jumping spiders; I think they are adorable. Only within this last year I heard about the Peacock Spiders. They are lovely, such variety of vivid colors and dances.

[@lisasgafford]

Amazing footage! Just awesome!

[@gagefarris]

Nice dance moves lil spider

[@jasminemalinao]

treading on shaky grounds, this one, it seems they hop out of fear even for a slight movement from the females.. you are one passionate peacock spider researcher..

[@SuperArtisticMe]

i'm not a big fan of spiders but I thought that this was interesting how this species are quite beautiful.

[@101masy]

the color of the spider is awesome

[@-candela-1230]

Stunning!

[@amyetta619]

Great footage! Absolutely brilliant creatures!

[@Nutoru]

So cute!

[@mdawg12312313]

these make me happy inside

[@StephenShankland]

I'm doing my part to share the links around -- I had no idea about these guys. It really is phenomenal footage, and the peacock name is so fitting! But mostly great job with the highly entertaining soundtrack.

[@TheoryTheory2222]

I have noticed now on a couple of these vids, as the male dances he shoots web from his abdomen, perhaps this is a part of the dance too, however it could just be a safety line if things go wrong ;)

[@stickboy79]

2:48 "That is sufficient. You may proceed." Lord, what I wouldn't give to hear that.

[@ROBER7PLAN7]

BEATIFULL

[@deathvally10122]

OH SNAP!! that spider got rejected 3 times!

[@MELICutler]

OMG, these are AMAZING!!! THANK YOU, JÜRGEN!!!

[@caronpearce7078]

so beautiful 😵