"Surprising Discovery: Invasive Giant Spiders in US Are Actually Shy and Scaredy-Cats"
Jorō spiders, an invasive species in the southeastern United States, are not aggressive as previously thought, but rather the "shyest ever documented," according to a new study. Researchers found that Jorō spiders remained motionless for over an hour after a mild disturbance, compared to just one or two minutes for other spiders. The spiders' success in spreading throughout the region is likely due to their incredible reproductive potential rather than aggression. Despite their large size, Jorō spiders are relatively harmless and are unlikely to leave the southeast.