Vol 3 No 2 | Jul-Sep 2023
Along Came A Spider
Story and art Samidha Gunjal
Creatures in the natural world use a wide variety of ‘performance’ techniques to find mates and procreate. In this story, the artist Samidha visualises the antics of the tiny peacock spider in this quest, with a touch of affectionate humour.
A guide to the peacock spider with stunning photographs
https://www.peacockspider.org/#/maratus-amabilis/
A lovely, funny short film about the courtship ritual of the peacock spider found in Australia