Ant societies rely on precise recognition systems to maintain cooperation, but new research reveals that these systems are ...

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The ant recognition system is flexible, allowing ants to learn and tolerate outsiders while still recognizing their own kind.

An estimated 20 quadrillion ants belonging to more than 15,000 known species currently crawl across the Earth. Those huge ...

Ants can be problematic in your yard or garden, but if you're not willing to harm them yourself, you can try this trick to ...

For ants, the ability to instantly distinguish nestmates from outsiders who might hijack the colony is crucial. Now, a new ...

A colony of leafcutter ants is home to more than just one species. Each year, studies reveal new layers of complexity in ...

You may have noticed the potted plants on your deck or patio have some uninvited guests: Ants! “With the loose, rich soil and moisture in container plants, we’re creating the perfect habitat for ants, ...

Ants are tiny creatures with incredible social structures, but their behaviors often leave us scratching our heads. While many of their actions have logical explanations in the context of their ...

Despite its intimidating name, Moloch horridus—better known as the thorny devil—is actually a small desert lizard found in ...

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

A Chinese national and a local man were criminally charged over possession of live ants in the case that could further shine ...