Also, the use of silkworms to make silk is losing favor. Modern genetic engineers are close to breeding giant spiders for their web silk, although the coarseness of the grade is still an obstacle. Also, the buzz is government approval to breed giant flies to feed the spiders is stuck in EPA committees.
danketaz Premium Member 11 months ago
Remember; no twine before its time.
Kaputnik 11 months ago
Well, at least they rob the rope critter at gunpoint rather than killing it. Of course, they want it to grow more rope.
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
Also, the use of silkworms to make silk is losing favor. Modern genetic engineers are close to breeding giant spiders for their web silk, although the coarseness of the grade is still an obstacle. Also, the buzz is government approval to breed giant flies to feed the spiders is stuck in EPA committees.
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Good yarns to tell around the campfire in the woods!
Alberta Oil Premium Member 11 months ago
Always end up with a short rope though because a tangle requires cutting the rope.
sandflea 11 months ago
Hope they don’t pull his tail.
6turtle9 11 months ago
They are doing him a favor, actually, otherwise he would be in danger. Tigers love a good ball of yarn.
tee929 11 months ago
I feel sorry for the “silk wranglers” harvesting the product.