Scientists found that a fungus called Escovopsis living in ant nests has a long and surprising history. New research shows a ...

This surprising discovery comes from a new study on Lasius neglectus ants. It shows for the first time that very young ants ...

Ant colonies survive because individuals are willing to die. New research shows that some of the most vulnerable members, ...

Source: Princeton University Press/with permission. Ants are fascinating and remarkably intelligent insects who live in complex social groups called colonies. 1,2 When I first learned about ant expert ...

Illness usually brings trouble in the animal world. A weak member may be pushed aside, attacked, or left behind.

Ant pupae that are fatally sick don’t hide their condition; instead, they release a special scent that warns the rest of the ...

Climate shapes how ants and parasite interact, fight, and evolve as temperature and humidity drive behavior and genetic ...