Spider Silk Blankets Australian Countryside

Recently, a fascinating phenomenon has captured the attention near dozens of towns across Australia—spider webs stretching for miles along the roads. But what's causing this strange occurrence?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

It's interesting to note that while most of the world is basking in warm summer days, Australia is experiencing heavy rains and winds, almost as if it were the peak of winter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The web network, documented by many locals, creates a stunning scene. According to local researchers, residents are quick to capture these delicate webs because in just a few days, they will likely be gone. The experts explain, "The webs are too delicate to withstand the current weather changes in Australia." The spiders weave their webs upwards on fields and high places to escape the floods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Local council member Carolyn Crossley recounted that while checking flood damage at a lakeside, she encountered a giant web of spider silk—unlike anything she had ever seen before. "I've seen this phenomenon before, but not on such a large scale," she says.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Australian entomologist Ken Walker clarifies that spiders can't survive long in high places, as they're creatures that live on the ground. However, when their lives are threatened, they ascend to high ground using their webs, and once they feel safe, they descend back to the ground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Check out the breathtaking video and images as shown on the local news network 9News:<\/p>\r\n\r\n