spider
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Behind The Lens: What the Spiders in my Backyard Taught Me About Life
During the many Covid 19 lockdowns, photographer Jithesh Pai developed a fascinating obsession — documenting spiders in his backyard. Soon, he was documenting natural history behaviours that were not known to science and publishing papers in scientific journals.
But most importantly, spiders were giving him lessons on patience and caring for loved ones.
Multimedia
A Naturalist Takes the Phone to the Loo
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Spirals Through Time: Evolution of Orb-weaver Webs
Orb-weaver spiders are functional design enthusiasts and imaginative decorators, creating a variety of webs that range from minimalist to ornate — all are highly effective insect traps
Species
Web Design: An Orb-weaver’s Sticky Toxic Lair
The orb-weaver’s delicate latticework of silken strands is treacherously loaded with a super glue spiked with toxins
Column
A Sight to Behold: Bending the Rules of Biology
One pair of eyes is not the norm for these unique creatures with incredible peepers
Wild Vault
Microhabitats and Other Secrets of Life Under a Rock
The ground beneath an everyday rock can shelter a whole community of insects, reptiles, and amphibians in a microhabitat
Wild Vault