Ants may be small, but some species pack a powerful punch with their venom. Among these, the South American bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is famous for delivering one of the most excruciating stings ...

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This video breaks down the fierce rivalry between two insects notorious for their agonizing stings. It reveals how the bull ant’s aggressive behavior compares with the bullet ant’s infamous “fire ...

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In this high-stakes insect showdown, the bull ant and the bullet ant go head-to-head in a battle of the most painful stings on Earth. Discover which venomous bite packs the deadliest punch and how ...