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

Native to Asia, Joro spiders have been living in the United States since at least 2013, when they were spotted in Georgia ...

The authorities in South Carolina have warned about an invasive species of lizards. How did the tegus end up in the wild on ...

The authorities in South Carolina have issued a warning about an invasive species of lizards. How did the tegus end up in the ...

Join citizen science efforts to monitor bats, track Joro spiders and crowd-source cemetery stories.

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 ...

Arachnophobes in Worcester are being urged to use a glass to trap unwanted spiders in their homes. Experts at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have said that spiders may seek refuge ...

Arachnophobes in Evesham are being urged to use a glass to trap unwanted spiders in their homes. Experts at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) have said that spiders may seek refuge indoors ...

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But experts advise to leave them be. Spiders are predators who keep other more harmful pests, like disease-carrying ticks, at bay. Most spiders commonly found inside home are not dangerous ...

Although much maligned, and often feared, spiders are an essential part of our natural world and indicators of a healthy environment, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan ...

Although much maligned, and often feared, spiders are an essential part of our natural world and indicators of a healthy environment, says Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reserves Officer Robert Morgan Spiders ...