An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

Leafcutter ants, belonging to the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, are fascinating creatures renowned for their intricate ...

We humans are gifted with the ability to study other species and learn from them — so we can fly like birds and dive like whales. Now, we might aspire to coordinate our business meetings and other ...

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Visitors flock to Arches National Park in Utah to see its unique stone formations. Adventurers may encounter various ...

New research has found an insect species with markings that are so black that they’re ‘superblack’ or ‘ultrablack’, absorbing ...

David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated director of films including "Eraserhead," "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive," and ...

Velvet ants use venom to target mammals and insects differently Study uncovers tailored venom mechanisms across species Scarlet velvet ants show advanced defence ...

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Few creatures can tangle with a velvet ant and walk away unscathed. These ground-dwelling insects are not ants, but parasitic wasps known for their excruciating stings. Now researchers have ...

The sting of a female velvet ant is one of the most painful in the animal kingdom. Now, researchers have discovered that these insects have multiple proteins in their venom that make it ...

Ants and humans are also unique in nature as the only creatures that consistently cooperate to transport large loads that far exceed their own size. This shared trait inspired Prof. Ofer Feinerman and ...