424K views · 11K reactions | The web of this female giant golden orb weaver spider is made up of a strong outer rim of rigid silk and a more elastic center that’s able to withstand the impact of an insect in full flight. Now that the web is spun, all she has to do is wait. Island of the Monsoon | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

2.4K views · 34 reactions | Did you know that Orb-Weaver spiders create their webs with #RadialSymmetry? It's true! Their spiral, wheel-shaped webs form circles that would have almost identical-looking parts if cut in equal halves. Isn't #MathInNature spectacular? ️️朗 #Mathnasium | Mathnasium | Facebook