As June ends in the Mountains, I have seen the typical activities of the natural world during this month: songbirds fledging, ...

The invasive Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is endemic to East Asia. It was first discovered in the U.S. in North Georgia in 2014, and the spiders have appeared in the Georgia area each summer.

A large, multicolored orb arachnid, called the Joro spider, is causing a stir in the media thanks to its arrival and rapid spread across the United States (U.S.). Read on to find out where this ...

The invasive Joro spider is rapidly expanding its range in the U.S. Learn where it’s been spotted and why it’s thriving in cities and suburbs alike.

Many of Oklahoma's deadliest animals are seen in the wild while hiking or enjoying some lakes, yet some can also be found in backyards or just off your front porch. From brown recluse spiders to the ...

If you haven't met the colorful, massive Joro spider yet, you may soon be introduced to the invasive species if you live on the East Coast, scientists predict. The predominately yellow spider ...

Oklahoma Poison Center warns of springtime snake bite risks, urging caution around venomous snakes, scorpions, and toxic plants during the season.

The U.S. is home to a fair few scary species, and Florida is home to quite a number of them. Here are five of the most dangerous animals that reside there.

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

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The giant parachuting spiders rumored to be flying to New York may be closer than you think. Trichonephila clavata, also known as the Joro spider, is a species native to As… ...

Joro spiders were recently spotted in Pennsylvania, making it the ninth state to see this giant, flying spider. Could they come to Kentucky?

Ticks Oklahoma is home to several tick species that can transmit a diversity of disease-causing organisms to humans and animals, according to Oklahoma State University.