If you thought Australia’s spiders were scary, wait until you see the prehistoric version.Scientists have found a fossilised ...

Joro spiders have moved into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and they could be spreading further north.

Depending on your perspective, seeing a joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) for the first time is either an enchanting experience or an alarming emergency. These creatures are strikingly beautiful, ...

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