Discover the amazing diversity of spider webs | Wild Hunters | National Geographic Wild UK

Be amazed by the Gladiator spider’s hunting tactics.

In the world of spiders, the web is not only a trap but also used to preserve the catch.
An in-depth look at the versatile functions of the spider’s protein-based silken tool.

Wild Hunters is a spectacular journey around the world in search of nature's deadliest predators. Felines, snakes and bears alike fight each day for survival, using a fascinating combination of their biological weapons and hunting strategies to their advantage in an exhilarating show of raw power, strength and endurance. An awe-inspiring close-up of the fierce, everyday life in the wild.

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[cierrablue]

That gladiator spider was pretty cool.

[henriquedearruda]

I think the way he uses his web to catch food is interesting

[Yuno.Topic]

I’m very intrigued by spiders but their existence makes my skin crawl just by thinking about them

[wesleyp]

The only advert I’ve ever clicked on and it’s not selling me anything yay

[alfiehaylor]

So satisfying watching annoying bugs get rekt

[Spydy]

Grounded players be like "LEARN EVERYTHING

[reviewer]

Me when I click on the vid: yes
Me when I’m watching: nope nope nope nope

[jackbudgen]

Spiders and bugs are scary to me but also so god damn interesting to watch

[georgi]

I believe the ancient Egyptians would observe how spiders would wrap their prey to preserve them and thus, the idea of MUMMIFICATION!

[pxierat]

This is gonna fuck up my sleep schedule, but i dont care😹

[WitherMations]

0:00 the poop when it hits the bowl instead of the water

[aainx]

@2:57 I had no idea there were spiders that did this😮

[bababa]

That’s how I catch stink bugs flying in my house at 2am in my underwear with a napkin

[ElliotsM]

Need a ton in scotland for the midge but then ild have to deal with spiders

[CatDaddyMane]

I like how the gladiator spider caught his meal and just looked at it like "Are you done kicking yet? Yeah? Ok good I'm rolling you up now." 😂😂😂

[lucadatbruh]

Alright, Ive lost my way in the internet. Where am I?

[ssga_tgbuddy]

They didn't even discuss the carpet or funnel web types.

[angelsiignal]

POV: You're here bc your teacher told you to do a project on spiders

[theeightleggedabbess]

Come on humans! You are not afraid of us arachnids, your fear comes from a sutile red spider who walks around when you sleep naively across 4D.

[giobrito]

Wao that, s why there is a lot of film movies about spider, cus of the history & amazed about it!