In 2022, Davis spoke with National Geographic after hearing from an Atlanta man who saw a female cardinal land on a joro ...

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

Despite their terrifying reputation, UGA researchers found the spiders are actually scaredy cats. ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing ...

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

These large spiders with hints of yellow weave enormous golden webs. New research is revealing why these creepy crawlies are being seen in one's doorways, lamposts -- everywhere. RELATED ...

In 2022, Davis spoke with National Geographic after hearing from an Atlanta man who saw a female cardinal land on a joro spider web and begin picking food out of it. The observation is a testament ...

The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

Perhaps one of the most interesting (or for some, alarming) traits of the species is that young Joro spiders use the tactic of “ballooning,” which involves using their web to catch wind and ...