Orb weaver spiders build exquisite spiral webs not only to catch insects, but to extend their senses. Once they shrink-wrap their prey with silk, the nearly blind spiders can store them for later, and read their web's strands as a kind of memory map to guide them back. | Deep Look • PBS

424K views · 10K reactions | The web of this female giant golden orb weaver spider is made up of a strong outer rim of rigid silk and a more elastic center that’s able to withstand the impact of an insect in full flight. Now that the web is spun, all she has to do is wait. Island of the Monsoon | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

179K views · 1.4K reactions | Golden orb spiders are known for weaving impressive webs—producing silk stronger than steel and more flexible than cotton. | National Geographic History | Facebook

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