Deep in the Congo’s forests, villagers speak of the J’ba Fofi—massive spiders so large they can take birds, reptiles, even humans. For generations, witnesses have described webs the size of tents and ...

A professor at a Maryland university is asking for the public's help with tracking the movements of the giant Joro spider, a ...

Excited for the joro spider invasion?! Well if you’re an arachnophobe, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re interested in wildlife and nature, you may have a chance to watch the large black and ...

The 2025 Joro Spider Spotting Contest is underway, inviting participants to report sightings and submit photos of Joro spiders until Oct. 12. Participants can win fame, glory and exclusive stickers by ...

Thanks to conservation efforts, a once-rare giant spider is making an extraordinary return across Europe, according to the Indian Defense Review. The Dolomedes plantarius, also known as the great raft ...