MASTERS OF SPIN … A striking female giant golden orb weaver spotted resting on her web near the Gumai Beel in Chattogram's Rangunia upazila. This fascinating species of spiders are found in all countries of East and Southeast Asia, as well as Oceania. Golden orb weavers spin larger webs than many spiders and it has also been reported that they can adjust their silk composition based on diet and environmental conditions. They are known to spin webs, which shine golden under light, frequently throughout the day. If there's any damage to the web, they take 10-60 minutes to repair it, and if it's irreparable, they consume the web and construct a new one.

PHOTO: KAMOL DAS