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A Golden orb-weaver trapping a butterfly (Reuters)

A Golden orb-weaver trapping a butterfly (Reuters)

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 6:56a.m.

Spiders do not often make people think of fashion, but from deep in the jungles of Madagascar one spider is on course to change that.

The Golden orb-weaver makes a silk that is stronger than any other known bio-material.

It is now being turned into a very special garment.

Watch the video for the full report.

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