Spiders are an amazing group of organisms. Predominantly predatory in nature, their hunting abilities are indeed fascinating. The strategies they use to hunt prey are as varied as the spiders themselves. It is common knowledge that spiders feed on a…
Moulting spiders
It was during the latter half of the eighties that I witnessed an extraordinary event; an event that even to this day leaves me marvelling when I think about it! Seeing a tarantula is an exciting experience in itself; but…
Preying Spiders
Monsoons breathe new life into the landscape. The dry landscape suddenly becomes a vibrant green. The countryside that was hitherto seemingly dull, dreary, dry and bereft of any life suddenly seems to be buzzing with activity. Plants are in various…
Silver Spiders – thieves of the spider world!
A couple of my friends and I decided to drive to the outskirts of Bangalore and try our luck with photographing some wildlife; the primary focus was birds. However, it turned out to be a dull morning with an overcast…