A huge Orb web hangs in the trees at Melbourne Zoo. Orb Weaver (Araneus spp.) spiders are big, and build very large webs, to catch large insects.

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I was at Melbourne Zoo to photograph the Lemurs in their new home. A group of keepers and guides were gathered near a tree - staring at a huge spider web, strung between the branches.

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Size: 2832px × 4256px
Location: Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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