Argiope aurantia Lucas - yellow garden spider
Some examples of black and yellow animals in the wild include the black and yellow poison dart frog, the black and yellow garden spider, and the black and yellow argiope spider.
This has to be the yellow and black red spotted spider.
Jumping spider
The spider you are likely referring to is the black-and-yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia). It is a common orb-weaving spider found in Alabama and throughout North America, known for its distinct black and yellow coloring with zigzag patterns on its web.
Argiope aurantia is a black spider with yellow stripes. Its common names join such different physical descriptions as black and yellow garden spider, corn spider, writing spider, and zipper spider. The black and yellow garden spider generally may be considered harmless to humans.
A black spotted yellow spider that just ate a gumball.
Garter spider
It sounds like you may be referring to the Argiope aurantia, commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider. This spider is known for its distinctive black and yellow stripes on its body and is commonly found in gardens across North America. They are harmless to humans and play an important role in controlling insect populations.
Garden spider
a garden spider
I believe this spider friend of yours is a jumping spider, although there are lots of other spiders out there who are yellow, grey, black, orange and brown.
It is possible that you are describing a Marbled Orbweaver spider, which is black with yellow or white markings. This spider can be found in North America and is not harmful to humans. It is important to observe from a safe distance.