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

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, ...

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

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

Giant spiders the size of a human hand have had a record breeding year in the UK following conservation efforts. A decade ago, Chester Zoo released thousands of fen raft Spiders after the species ...

Bats, spiders, cemeteries, unseen creatures living in our homes– even roadkill– have stories to tell and important lessons to teach us. You don’t need your own belfry to watch fascinating bats; you ...

Thousands of "giant spiders" which were released into the wild by a zoo are thriving in the wild and have had a record mating season, conservationists have said. Chester Zoo released the spiders a ...

Joro spiders have reportedly found their way into the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's what to know about the species if you ...

ATHENS, Ga. — Heart racing and blood pumping, October is the time of year to celebrate all things spooky -- but this is one fright Georgians can't seem to escape: Joro spiders. These large ...