I write about the world of biology ... humile—bravely playing their part in maintaining the world’s largest ant colony. Having numbered exactly zero in the U.S. before the 20th century ...

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 ...

Ant colonies are one of the wonders of nature: complex, organised... and mysterious. This programme reveals the secret, underground world of the ant colony, in a way that’s never been seen before.

All encounters were a thrill, but for me, the biggest ... colonies of other social insects. These parasites are found throughout the social Hymenoptera (i.e., bees, wasps and ants), and have ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Zavodovski Island is home to the largest penguin colony in the world. John Dickens, BAS. Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic ...