Anteaters are fascinating creatures known specifically for their incredibly long tongues. While their tongues are used for ...

Nature is full of fascinating creatures, but some animals take eating to a whole new level. From insects that practice farming to ... each with a unique survival strategy that proves nature’s ...

Saving lives with careful intervention is often seen as a trait unique to humans. Yet research suggests that some ants may operate their own version of medical support. A peer-reviewed study published ...

At the Atlanta Science Festival in March, Dr. Jaap de Roode discussed his book, "Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes & Other ...

And no creature exemplifies the power of collective will quite like the army ant. The term army ants, however, is not specific to one type of ant. It applies to over 200 ant species with remarkably ...

Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it ...

This remarkable behavior was one of the first documented instances of teaching in non-human animals, challenging our understanding of cognitive capabilities in insects. At the heart of ants’ ...

Louisiana has become home to numerous invasive species, some of them wreaking havoc on the state's environment. Here are the ...