These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now ...

Native to Asia, joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia between Athens and Atlanta. They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, ...

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

Native to Asia, Joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia between Athens and Atlanta. They’ve been spreading ever since, and on Oct. 17, ...

The authorities in South Carolina have warned about an invasive species of lizards. How did the tegus end up in the wild on ...

The authorities in South Carolina have issued a warning about an invasive species of lizards. How did the tegus end up in the ...

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But experts advise to leave them be. Spiders are predators who keep other more harmful pests, like disease-carrying ticks, at bay. Most spiders commonly found inside home are not dangerous ...

There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide. "Spiders can easily survive in many different environments, from a grassy field to a crack in a brick ...

‘Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant ... flight comes from the Joro spider’s propensity to ballooning — a process ...

the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying” and “venomous” has made its way to New England. While it may be a nightmare for anyone with arachnophobia, the invasive Joro spider ...

Joro spiders will eat anything that falls into their giant webs, including other invasive species such as beetles, lanternflies and stink bugs. May be too early to tell how this new invasion will play ...