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The Cannibal Ants Trapped in a Nuclear Bunker

The Cannibal Ants Trapped in a Nuclear Bunker

Zachary Liu

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

Zachary Liu

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

Leafcutter Ants: Nature’s Tiny Farmers

Zachary Liu

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

Zachary Liu

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

How Ants Choose Jobs: The Division of Labour

Zachary Liu

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

Zachary Liu

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

Ant Cowboys: Ants Injure Aphids for Easy Farming

Zachary Liu

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

Zachary Liu

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 - Canada Ant Colony

Les 12 meilleurs livres pour en savoir plus sur...

Zachary Liu

Découvrez une sélection de lectures sur le monde fascinant des fourmis, avec des livres traitant du comportement des fourmis, de l'agriculture, de l'architecture et des structures sociales. Idéale pour les...

Les 12 meilleurs livres pour en savoir plus sur...

Zachary Liu

Découvrez une sélection de lectures sur le monde fascinant des fourmis, avec des livres traitant du comportement des fourmis, de...

Field Ants May Be Collecting Skulls to Protect Their Kids from Slavery - Canada Ant Colony

Les fourmis des champs pourraient collectionner...

Zachary Liu

Dans les régions sauvages de Floride, la fourmi des champs (Formica archboldi) qui collectionne les crânes fait la guerre en utilisant le mimétisme chimique et des crânes de fourmis à...

Les fourmis des champs pourraient collectionner...

Zachary Liu

Dans les régions sauvages de Floride, la fourmi des champs (Formica archboldi) qui collectionne les crânes fait la guerre en...

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