Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A huge invasive spider that invaded Georgia from East Asia could soon take over most of the U.S. East Coast, a new study has revealed. The large Jorō spider uses web parachutes to fly as far as 100 miles at a time. Lucky for humans, these spiders eat mosquitos and stink bugs! Learn more about them here → livescience.com/joro-spider-invade-east-coast

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