Orb weavers know what’s up

Which direction is ‘up’ in space? Without gravity, there’s no real answer, but some spiders have invented a solution. When golden silk orb weavers create their webs, they place the ‘hub’ (the web’s central point) towards the top, instead of in the exact middle. This is where they sit to hunt, facing downwards and ready … Continue reading Orb weavers know what’s up