A recent study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that, despite their outsized ecological impact, the diversity of ants in the American tropics and their behavior remain u ...

A growing body of peer-reviewed research is documenting how rising temperatures and human activity are altering animal ...

Ant foraging behaviour is a paradigmatic example of sophisticated social coordination in the animal kingdom. Central to their success is the use of chemical signals, particularly trail pheromones, ...

Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.

Ants are social insects and the Solenopsis invicta species -- known as the fire ant -- is no exception. The social interactions of this invasive insect, which comes from South America, are framed ...

Ants are particularly good at avoiding traffic jams and can move about their business even when they occupy more than 80% of the available space – twice the value that stymies human pedestrians or ...

The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritable embodiment of specialization in the animal kingdom. The common perception is that the queen's only ...

Invasive tawny crazy ants have been wreaking havoc across the U.S. Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, disrupting ecosystems and causing headaches for homeowners. Now scientists at The University of ...

There are some pretty strange ways that animals clean themselves. While cats groom themselves with their tongues, other ...

In an era where technological advancement is primarily driven by modern machines and artificial intelligence, fascinating biological behaviors continue to provide valuable insights to experts. A prime ...