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

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

Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) Annual Progress Map Researchers are still learning about the spider species. Relatively ...

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.

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

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

Overall, Davis' research shows that Joro spiders are one of the shyest spider species ever documented -- they're not aggressive and really just want to leave people to leave them alone ...