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

Earlier this year, park partner Discover Life in America added the joro spider to the Smokies Most Wanted list. Park visitors ...

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 little is known about their ecological or human-related impacts.

They're huge and colorful, with bands of yellow and blue. These massive spiders have been making headlines over the past months as they expand their presence in the United States. Now, they've ...

Earlier this year, park partner Discover Life in America added the joro spider to the Smokies Most Wanted list. Park visitors who spot one of these species can upload their observations to ...

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