Humans are not the only animals to have a dedicated health care system. Some super-organized ant species not only recognize ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species, have spread across 20 U.S. states, sparking concern due to their painful sting. Students studying under Providence College scientist Jane Waters discovered the ...

The unusual life cycles of ants are deeply rooted in their social nature. Ants and other social insects like termites, some bees, and certain wasps live in colonies, in which most individuals never ...

Winged ants aren’t random pests. Discover why over 1,000 US species take flight, form super colonies, and how to stop them for good.

Some butterfly species can’t grow unless they trick ants into taking them home with a complex rhythmic signal.

A rare Japanese ant is the only species known to lack female workers and males; all of its young develop into parasitic queens that try to take over other colonies.

Although scientists have identified over 12,000 species of ants, you'll be relieved to know that only a few are likely to turn up in your house or garden. When you find these unwelcome invaders, ...