In the animal kingdom, competition for a mate can be fierce, and the male peacocks featured in this captivating video from BBC Earth are no exception. As the colorful birds vie for the attention of nearby females, one peacock named Sam finds himself struggling to keep up with his rivals.
Desperate to make a connection and find a potential love interest, Sam resorts to a tactic of deception – faking a mating call in an attempt to trick the females into thinking he is the most desirable suitor. Will his deceitful scheme work, or will his true intentions be discovered?
The video provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex and often surprising behaviors of these majestic birds, showcasing their ingenuity and resourcefulness in the pursuit of love. With stunning visuals and insightful commentary, viewers are taken on a journey into the world of peacocks and the lengths they will go to in order to secure a mate.
BBC Earth’s dedication to delivering high-quality, informative, and visually stunning nature content shines through in this video, offering viewers a unique and immersive look at the wonders of the natural world. With 50 years of experience in producing captivating natural history programming, BBC Earth continues to be a trusted source for groundbreaking wildlife documentaries.
From dramatic encounters to rare and exclusive moments, the world of nature truly comes alive in this engaging video. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be captivated by the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom as you watch these peacocks compete for love in spectacular fashion.
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Video “Peacock Tries “Faking it” to Find a Mate | BBC Earth” was uploaded on 04/19/2025 to Youtube Channel BBC Earth
My husband tried to surprise me with breakfast in bed. It was sweet until I discovered he used the last of the coffee beans. Don't mess with a woman's caffeine supply💖
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير
Fake it 'til you make it. 😉
0:58 Sam: "Oh hey are you seeing this? Look! The colors are even better up clo-" Squirrel: "🏃"
Sam's done a good job at last.
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Why did you cut the final part? 🤷♂️
Peacock often Imited by Man ….but Peacick's wheel …only by Peacock
Thanks for really so beautiful and valuable video as always! ✨️💙🦚💙✨️
One day stand only
Some people just have to learn the hard way 🤦🏻♀️
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Have you tried confidence?
Im gonna try this. I update if it works.
good old days😅
🦚 ➡️ charlatan 🤭 Sam is a beautiful hot mess! 😂
In the grand theater of nature, even a peacock knows the value of a good performance! It’s funny, clever, and strangely relatable—sometimes you’ve got to fake it ‘til you make it. This glimpse into animal behavior reminds us that courtship in the wild can be just as dramatic as our own. Nature truly has the best plot twists!
JUST LIKE HUMANS FAKING THEY GOT IT BUT LIVE IN THEIR PARENTS BASEMENT 😅😅😅😅
The hen will lay eggs with worse genes. Natural selection will give them worse odds.
restrictions
Cute 🥰 Peacock 🦚
Peacock Tries "Faking it" to Find a Mate | BBC Earth 1618pm 19/4/25 and then his mate faked an organism… laid a chocolate egg….
He was So real for that
The "hoy yay" at the end. 😂
We had a peacock that died in its nest when it snowed, we were very sad, its shelter collapsed
Rated R content!😂😂😅
I don't have ever seen the peacock in real time. It's my pleasure when watching this video
Sam is the pick up artist of the bird world
CHICKEN JOCKEY!!!! 🦚😍
So just like humans then. Some men wear wedding rings for this very reason, even though they aren't married. I dislike women so much it's unreal.
Women only want you if youre taken lol
Sigh, so they suffee from it aswell 1.49
Faking it for good cause, production 🥚🥚🥚
Sam's 5'6"
😂😂😂😂
Peacock version of wearing a wedding ring while single.
Well played, sir.
so even peacocks know that they need to have an abundance mindset to get the girl 🤣
Good for you, Sam. You're my hero! o7
Is Sam is loosing then who is winning? Mohammed???
Спасибо за труд
Sam is not losing, dad. He fakes a win to win for real.
He was innovatively creative.
Beautiful birds.
I love the sound, it's so cute!!
at the last 😜
SAM knows that its all in our head anyway 😂❤❤❤❤❤
If cheaters win, it'd become a mainstream mating tactic, regardless of males' fitness! Good genes could be a loser!
Fake it? Gathering the most resources for the biggest and best plumage? Or you can rent a Mercedes to fool a girl. 🙂