He discussed the movement of the Joro spider, a palm-sized arachnid native to Japan that he is tracking as it moves up the U.S. East Coast, along with other aspects of his research. What’s the latest ...

As it stands, the native range of Joro spiders is already climatically like the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States, so they are already well suited to be here. Can you describe how you ...

Scientists found a “large” spider with “feather duster-like” legs in a forest and discovered a new species, a study said.

Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.

Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

The spider species is quite large, with adult female spiders reaching an average of 3 inches across, according to the North ...

Tarantula poaching could threaten some species to the point of extinction (Credit: Getty Images) The global arachnid trade is threatening the world's most famous spider species. And it's primarily ...

At least two invasive Joro spiders have been spotted in Cades Cove, a Great Smoky Mountains National Park spokesperson ...

Joro spiders, nicknamed flying spiders, have been spotted in Cades Cove.

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean ...