“The number of distinct origins for myrmecophagy was certainly surprising, as was the discovery that their origins seem to ...

That isotope is linked to corn and sugar cane found in much of what people eat, from meat to junk food. Researchers determined that ants eating more human food would have higher isotope levels.

When Did Ants Start Farming Their Food? Most organisms forage, hunt, or use photosynthesis to get food, but around 50 million years ago — long before humans were around — ants began ...

Naumoff is now exploring a new model inspired by the Malaysian ants’ approach. Her thought is to offer local truck fleet owners the opportunity to take on food hub orders when returning empty from ...

When carrying large food items such as worms or maggots, ants often face obstacles in their path. The cooperating ants need to reach a consensus and decide on a new route to their nest. Previous ...

It's perfectly normal if you want your home to be free of pests without having to employ dangerous or toxic chemicals. In ...

"Ants are really good at exploring, and once they've found food, they're really good at telling their nestmates where that food is.

A few weeks ago, I took my now fully vaccinated puppy (spoiler alert: this summer I adopted an 8-week-old puppy, but that’s a ...

A number of ant species produce acid in a poison gland in their abdomen to spray at enemies. Now it turns out they also drink the acid to kill pathogens in their food. Because these ants often ...

Leaf-cutter ants snip those semicircular pieces from rose leaves and other plants and carry them to their nests for use in their own fungus gardens. Leave these creatures to do their creative work.

Fire ants, one of the most successful species to ever exist, have thrived for over 150 million years, adapting and conquering diverse ecosystems across the globe. Known for their resilience and ...