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The Cannibal Ants Trapped in a Nuclear Bunker
In a Cold War-era Polish bunker, over a million wood ants survived decades of darkness by cannibalizing their dead. Discovered by scientists in 2013, this unique ecosystem included mites and...
The Cannibal Ants Trapped in a Nuclear Bunker
In a Cold War-era Polish bunker, over a million wood ants survived decades of darkness by cannibalizing their dead. Discovered...
Leafcutter Ants: Nature’s Tiny Farmers
Discover how leafcutter ants shape tropical ecosystems, from farming fungus and creating massive nests to influencing soil health and greenhouse gas emissions.
Leafcutter Ants: Nature’s Tiny Farmers
Discover how leafcutter ants shape tropical ecosystems, from farming fungus and creating massive nests to influencing soil health and greenhouse...
How Ants Choose Jobs: The Division of Labour
Explore how ants select specialized jobs within the colony, from foraging to defense, through unique adaptations and communication for colony-wide success.
How Ants Choose Jobs: The Division of Labour
Explore how ants select specialized jobs within the colony, from foraging to defense, through unique adaptations and communication for colony-wide...
Ant Cowboys: Ants Injure Aphids for Easy Farming
Ants “farm” aphids for honeydew, protecting them and sometimes limiting their movement. This symbiosis benefits both, but at a cost to aphid freedom and growth.
Ant Cowboys: Ants Injure Aphids for Easy Farming
Ants “farm” aphids for honeydew, protecting them and sometimes limiting their movement. This symbiosis benefits both, but at a cost...
12 Best Books to Learn About Ants
Explore a curated reading list about the fascinating world of ants, featuring books that cover ant behavior, farming, architecture, and social structures. Perfect for beginners and experts, this collection offers...
12 Best Books to Learn About Ants
Explore a curated reading list about the fascinating world of ants, featuring books that cover ant behavior, farming, architecture, and...
Field Ants May Be Collecting Skulls to Protect ...
In the wilds of Florida, the Skull-Collecting Field Ant (Formica archboldi) wages war using chemical mimicry and trapjaw ant skulls to protect their colonies from slave-raiding ants. Discover how these...
Field Ants May Be Collecting Skulls to Protect ...
In the wilds of Florida, the Skull-Collecting Field Ant (Formica archboldi) wages war using chemical mimicry and trapjaw ant skulls...