Tis the season for spooky stories, and just in time for Halloween, the spider that news headlines have described as “giant,” ...

Earlier this year, scientists predicted the species would soon spread up the East Coast, and in September, six Joro spiders were reported near Philadelphia, and a single pregnant female was reported ...

Earlier this year, scientists predicted the species would soon spread up the East Coast, and in September, six Joro spiders were reported near Philadelphia, and a single pregnant female was reported ...

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 ...

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

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

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

Animated video figures? Fictional characters in a sci-fi thriller? They’re Joro spiders and recently were seen in Bucks County, according to a research center that monitors the East Asian species.