Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
• VHS Release Date: July 9, 1997
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6304475985
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,116 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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National Geographic documentaries are known for their stunning cinematography and captivating story lines. And while Webs of Intrigue succeeds with the visuals, it is unfortunately lacking in narrative in its attempt to cover separate spider lives and explain how they each accomplish their tasks. The concept is fine in theory; however, watching spider after spider eat its prey and spin webs doesn't allow for direction to form. That said, if you enjoy watching spiders capture and eat other insects, you'll enjoy a good third of this video. The information on the life and death of these creatures is solid, and the musical score superbly complements the movements of the spiders. Yet, overall, despite the ample details about spider habitats and mating rituals (a disturbing exchange), the lack of a common thread leaves Webs of Intrigue coming up short. --Carlos T. Rodela

Product Description

Enter the world of an ancient creature that has become an expert weaver, a consummate hunter, and with more than 30,000 faces - a master of adaptation. Over millions of years spiders have developed numerous methods of capturing prey and spinning a common orb web is just one of them. In this Emmy Award-winning program, you'll witness these expert weavers and hunters in action! Meet the giant Nephila spider whose enormous web can trap small birds; the Dolomedes spider that plunges underwater to fish out a meal; and the ogre-faced spider that ambushes and traps its victims in a silken net stretched between its legs. And watch a male St. Andrews cross spider risk life and limb to court a hungry mate. Your curiosity about weavers of wonders is sure to be ensnared by WEBS OF INTRIGUE.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Video on spiders that is available!, September 2, 2011

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Linda S. Rayor - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic's Webs of Intrigue [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Webs of Intrigue is the best video on spider diversity and behavior currently available. It is biologically accurate, filmed well, and funny. Interesting and educational. I have shown this video to my spider biology students for years, and invariably students ask to borrow it to show their friends. I am only disappointed that it does not come in DVD form.