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Joro spiders

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Joro Spiders: Are they scary or shy?

by Special to The Georgia SunMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Despite their intimidating appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black spiders spreading across the Southeastern U.S. owe their survival to a surprising trait: They’re rather timid.  According to a new study from the University of Georgia, the Jorō (Joro) spider may be the shyest spider ever documented.  “One of the ways that people think this spider could be […]

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