In the dense forests of South America and Southeast Asia, a parasite operates with chilling precision. Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, often called the zombie-ant fungus, infects ants, invades their ...

Caffeine doesn’t just perk up humans—it can sharpen ants’ minds too. Invasive Argentine ants given caffeinated sugar learned ...

An invasive species of carnivorous ants from Asia has established populations across approximately 20 states, creating a growing public health concern as the insects cause severe allergic reactions in ...

In the clonal raider ant (Ooceraea biroi), workers in a colony alternate between caring for larvae and laying eggs in a ...

Florida ants perform amputations and clean wounds to prevent the spread of infection, scientists discover. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Although there is an argument to be made that some ant hills can benefit your garden, by aerating soil through tunneling, it is safe to say ...