Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip—individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. And the mighty insects rarely work ...

Researchers have uncovered an unusual survival strategy in Iberian harvester ants that turns basic biology on its head: The queens can produce eggs that develop into two different ant species. A team ...

A species of ant found scurrying across southern Europe is the first animal found that clones males of another species. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

A Labrador's peculiar hunting technique has captured the internet's attention in a now-viral TikTok video. The clip of the Labrador's interaction with an ant has sparked a mix of laughter and ...

It was a warm August day in 2023, the kind that made the zookeepers sweat and the ants plot. I, a humble carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus), found myself deep in contemplation, brainstorming ...

Weaver ants link their bodies together to form chains while bending leaves to create their elaborate dwellings. Rose Thumboor via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 In the late 19th century, the ...

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Like battlefield medics, Florida carpenter ants are the first known animal to triage wounds and adapt treatments. In a first, researchers have observed that a species of Florida carpenter ant ...

The head of Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary told a local Thai news outlet that just 300 gorals are estimated to exist in Thailand. Screen grab of video shared on Facebook by Chiang Dao Wildlife ...

This review covers the multiplayer mode of Empire of the Ants. For the campaign, read the single-player campaign review. In short: It's very bad! Empire of the Ants is striking to look at. For a ...

The Joro spider, Asian long-horned beetle and spotted lanternfly have company this summer. A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting continues to spread across the U.S. and can ...

Asian needle ants are small, shiny and dark brown, with lighter-colored leg tips and antennae. harum.koh via Flickr under CC BY-SA 2.0 Experts are sounding the alarm about an invasive, carnivorous ant ...