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 ...

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 ...

At night in a national park of Cuba, a “large” creature walked along a rocky edge on its “feather duster-like” legs. The ...

Recently, South Louisiana residents noticed “white stuff” floating in the air, causing widespread speculation. Were there ...

The tiny spider, just 0.7 inches long with its legs outstretched, is also unique in its “thick and elongated” embolus, the ...

The first spotting in Georgia was made in Fulton County on Oct. 22. The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the species presence in Georgia ...

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 ...