They all work together as a group, to help each other keep the colony alive.' Detailed, close up images of leafcutter ants clearly show three different parts to their body, the head, thorax and ...

Ants are known to kill intruders when they are detected to protect the colony. To avoid attacks, ant crickets use various behaviors that scientists are still figuring out. In this new study, the team ...

Each Argentine ant colony has multiple queens, allowing the colony to expand rapidly both in population and territorial control. Today, native Californian ant species like harvester ants and ...

Just like human societies, ant societies have a division of labor. Within a colony, some individuals feed the young while others are soldiers who protect the colony from intruders. New research ...

While sawing through an oak stump, an unexpected surprise occurs—unveiling the hidden home of an ant colony. The chainsaw reveals a complex, bustling world beneath the surface, showcasing the ...