Spider Ballooning: How Joro Spiders Conquer the Skies and New Territories

A retro comic book-style illustration of a giant Joro spider ballooning through the sky using silk threads as a parach

Did you know some spiders can fly? Well, sort of. Enter the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) world of spider ballooning, where arachnids like the Joro spider take to the skies on silk parachutes. Whether they’re conquering new territories or just catching a breeze, these airborne acrobats are both nature’s explorers and your next nightmare. Curious how they do it? Trust us, it’s weirder (and cooler) than you think. Click to discover their high-flying secrets—and how wind and electricity turn spiders into the ultimate frequent flyers!