Scientists Discover Ghostly New Species 80 Feet Underground
New research conducted by the University of Western Australia has discovered a new species of subterranean ant that shares some traits with a well-known Harry…
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“Ghostly” – Scientists Discover Mysterious Creature From the Shadows in Australia
In the sun-baked Pilbara region of northwestern Australia, researchers have discovered a mysterious creature from the shadows – a new ant species of the elusive…
Master of Disguise: The Ant-Mimicking Spider’s Survival Strategy
A fossilized ant-mimicking spider reveals the evolutionary tactics spiders use to avoid predators, emphasizing the adaptive benefits of mimicry in the spider kingdom. Arachnophobia can…
Homogenization Horror: Ants Are Redrawing Earth’s Biodiversity Maps
Human activity is leading to the global redistribution of ants, with a new study in Nature Communications from the Department of Ecology and Evolution at…
This Tiny Ant Species Is Disrupting the Lives of African Lions
What makes the little old ant think he can disrupt the life of an African lion? Researchers say it’s more than just high hopes. In…
Decoding Mimicry: This Spider’s Almost Perfect Ant Impersonation
Researchers uncovered the survival strategy of Siler Collingwoodi spiders through imperfect ant mimicry, challenging the traditional emphasis on perfect mimicry in predator evasion. In the…
Tree-Top Triumph: Rare Ant Colony Found in North Carolina
Michelle Kirchner’s discovery of a rare ant colony in North Carolina sheds light on a species previously little understood, prompting further ecological research. There’s a…
Scientists Discover That Australian Honeypot Ant Honey Possesses Unique Anti-Microbial Properties
Research reveals that honeypot ant honey possesses strong antimicrobial qualities. Researchers have found that the honey produced by ants native to Australia possesses unique anti-microbial…
Mechanisms of Mind Control: Brain-Altering Parasite Turns Ants Into Zombies at Dawn and Dusk
It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to blades of grass against their will. The lancet liver fluke has an exceptional…
Red Fire Ant Is Now Established in Europe – Aggressive Species Poses Ecological and Health Threats
The study confirmed that the red fire ant, considered one of the most invasive species in the world, and the 5th most costly to combat,…
Red Alert: Invasive Fire Ants Confirmed in Europe for the First Time – “One of the Worst Invasive Species”
The invasive red fire ant, native to South America, has been officially identified in Sicily, marking its introduction to Europe. Researchers warn of its potential…
Insect Superheroes: Researchers Unearth Secrets of Leaf-Cutting Ants
New research reveals how leaf-cutting ants carve leaf portions. While they may not possess the ability to jump over high buildings in a single leap,…
Panic at the Ant Hill: The Specialized Pheromone Response in Ant Brains
Ants have a specialized communication processing center that has not been found in other social insects. A new study reveals that ants communicate danger through…
Pheromone Frenzy: World’s First Transgenic Ants Reveal How Colonies Respond to an Alarm
Scientists have engineered the first transgenic ants to gain insights into the ants’ olfactory system. They found that alarm pheromones only activate specific areas in…
Defying Fundamental Laws of Biology – Scientists Discover Real-Life Chimeras
Male yellow crazy ants exhibit a unique characteristic of possessing two distinct genomes, each contained within separate cell clusters. The yellow crazy ant, known scientifically…
Master of Disguise: The Ant-Plant-Spider Triple Threat!
The Siler collingwoodi, a jumping spider species, uses camouflage and ant-mimicry as defenses against predators, blending with plants and adopting ant-like movement to evade spider…
Dead or Alive? Kangaroo Island Ants Display Never-Seen-Before Behavior
A species of ant on Kangaroo Island renowned for its hardworking nature has now demonstrated a new talent – “playing dead” – a behavior that…
Sweet Irony: The Twisted Behavior of Starving Argentine Ants
In a twist that surprised UCLA researchers, starving ants were more cautious, not less, in their search for food. Argentine ants have been able to…