Spiders use their silk for more than just building webs.
They also use it to hunt, secure their prey, for mating, transport, protect their eggs, and hide from predators. Perhaps that's why it needs to be so sturdy.
Some say it's even stronger than steel. Find out more in our video.
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Why spider silk is stronger than steel
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