Velvet ant venom acts on specific pain pathways in mammals and insects, revealing a unique biological defence mechanism ...

A nts remember their encounters with individuals from another nest and treat every member of that nest accordingly. Although ...

Evolutionary biologists are investigating the extent to which ants learn from past experiences. After being attacked by ants from a particular nest, ants behave more aggressively towards others from ...

Uncover the surprising world of ant behavior and memory. Discover how tiny ant brains can hold lasting grudges against rival colonies.

The research team attributed this discrepancy to the ants’ social structure. As a colony, ants operate as a “super-organism,” with shared interests and seamless cooperation. Humans ...

These wasps are one of the darkest organisms in the world. Ultra-black isn’t just a matter of having a lot of melanin. Upon closer examination of the wasp’s exoskeleton, scientists found thin ...

The first thing to understand about velvet ants is that they are not, in fact, ants. They're wasps, some of which are wingless, and are named in part for their fluffy exteriors. About the size of ...

BRASILIA, Brazil – A new study has revealed the complex makeup of an ant found in South America that can absorb nearly all visible light. Researchers analyzed the velvet ant’s exoskeleton and ...

BRASILIA, Brazil – A new study has revealed the complex makeup of an ant found in South America that can absorb nearly all visible light. Researchers analyzed the velvet ant’s exoskeleton and ...

The animal world goes in hard for impressive colors, from those that blend in perfectly with their surroundings to those born to stand out and seem dressed to impress. However, new research has ...

In 2002, researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered the largest ant colony ever recorded. They found a super-colony of yellow crazy ants, estimated to contain over 1 million queens and an ...