They explained that in the ruthless world of parasitic ants, taking over a host colony is a matter of life and death.

Some ants kill the queens of another species and take over their colonies, but we now know at least one species gets workers ...

Lasius orientalis and Lasius umbratus—invade and overtake a host ant colony. In both cases, the parasitic ant queen invades the nest and sprays the host colony queen with what is likely formic acid.

Rebecca Trager meets a cross-disciplinary team investigating an ancient way to make yoghurt, which involved a trip to a tiny ...

For such tiny creatures, ants can really have a big impact on a yard. Whether you’re dealing with one annoying ant hill or a total infestation of ant colonies, if these little insects are disrupting ...

In the ruthless world of parasitic ants, taking over a host colony is a matter of life and death. The conventional understanding has ...

A termite infestation can easily become a major problem in your home if you don't deal with it promptly. Fortunately, there ...

Nature is filled with unique examples of survival strategies, and one of the most interesting is the way some animals coexist ...

Dr Arun Zachariah has dealt with the wild for 28 years, and continues to do so. Chief Forest Veterinary Officer with the ...