The golden orb-weaver spider is found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. It’s on practically every landmass that’s warm enough to host them. These spiders are best known for their ...

When it comes to scary-looking spiders, you don't have to be an arachnophobe to find steering clear of the golden silk orb weaver (Trichonephila clavipes) to be a good idea. Sometimes called ...

Golden Orb Weaver spiders produce up to 80 meters of silk at a time. Produced by Kevin Reilly. Video courtesy of Oxford University. Follow TI: On Facebook More from Tech Researchers at Oxford Silk ...