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

Depending on your perspective, seeing a Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting ...

Even Swift noticed the giant friendship bracelets on the sides of the Superdome. “I roll into New Orleans and there’s a giant friendship bracelet on the outside of the stadium, you did that ...

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 ...

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying,” and “venomous” has made its way to New England. While it may be a ...

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying,” and “venomous” has made its way to New England. While it may be a ...

Enter Joro Watch, a digital Joro spider monitoring and data collection program created by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia. The Joro spider ...

Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying,” and “venomous” has made its way to New England. While it may be a ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” “flying,” and “venomous” ...

The Joro spider, which is identified by its yellow coloring and legs that can reach up to four inches long, is not harmful towards humans, said Jessica Garb, an associate professor of biological ...