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David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants.

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures and plants.

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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities: Series 1 Shorts

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Hilary Jeffkins

Sharmila Choudhury

Stephen Dunleavy

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David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities: Series 2: Episode 13: Spinners and Weavers

Spinners and Weavers

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Episode 13: Spinners and Weavers

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BBC Two - David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities, Series 2, Spinners and Weavers

Sir David Attenborough examines the processes behind building spider's webs.

Sir David Attenborough examines the processes behind building spider's webs and sees if we could adapt spider silk to benefit us.

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures and plants. 

Spiders spin intricate webs using silk, an incredibly strong material, and some birds can weave complicated nests from strips of leaves. 

What are the processes behind the building of these complex structures, and could we adapt spider silk to benefit us?

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities: Series 2

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