A very wise and sneaky species of ant creates a trap to capture prey within a plant, all while protecting the plant itself.

Ants are among the most familiar creatures on Earth, yet scientists continue to uncover abilities that seem almost ...

The Social Structure and Remarkable Ecology of AntsAnts are one of the most prosperous insects on Earth. Behind their small forms that we see around us lies a highly advanced and sophisticated social ...

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 ...

Most ants are tiny, but Dinoponera gigantea can grow to more than 3 cm. Here’s what makes this giant Amazonian ant unusual.

A new study suggests that ants as a group behave like networks of neurons in a brain. Temperatures are rising, and one colony of ants will soon have to make a collective decision. Each ant feels the ...

Why do ant trails return so quickly even after I exterminate the nests around my house...?It has been reported that the ...

In one ant species, a single female holds absolute reproductive power over her entire colony through a brutal act performed ...