Photo of the month: July

Well done Arnold! Your picture has been chosen by the AWG staff as the July Photo of the Month

Orb Web Spider


Took this while on a walking safari in the Manyaleti Private Reserve just outside Kruger.

I love the AWG. Keep up the good work

regards, Arnold Hungwell.

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