Friday 27 December, 5:30am - 6:00amon U&Eden

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Spinners and Weavers

Spiders spin intricate webs using silk, an incredibly strong material, and some birds can weave complicated nests from strips of leaves. What are the processes behind the building of these complex structures, and could we adapt spider silk to benefit us?

Category
Documentary / Nature / Outdoors
Original air date
25/07/2016
Cast and crew
  • Hilary JeffkinsDirector
  • Sharmila ChoudhuryDirector
  • David AttenboroughHost