What A Spider Actually Does When It Rains

Ever wonder what spiders do when it rains? 🕷️🌧️ In this fascinating video, you’ll see how spiders instinctively take down their webs before a storm, carefully rolling them up to avoid damage. Even more amazing, many spiders will eat their old silk while doing so, recycling the proteins to spin fresh, stronger webs later. It’s nature’s built-in recycling system—proof that spiders are far smarter and more resourceful than most people realize!

WATCH:

Spiders know to take in their webs when it's going to rain.

Fun fact: A lot of spiders will actually eat their old silk (such as when they take down a web) so they can recycle the proteins used to make it. pic.twitter.com/gwu6dFbLf0

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