Ants may seem harmless, but some species pose serious threats due to their venom, aggressive behavior, or destructive habits.

In this episode of Empowered Hawaii, hosts Jeff Mikulina and Kelly Simek take on a pressing issue for the islands: invasive ...

Insects like ants heal their fellow species, and they even perform surgeries. Biologist Erik Frank is researching their methods. He believes that humans can also benefit from them.

The study of ant taxonomy in the Arabian Peninsula has seen significant advancements in recent years, particularly with the discovery and description of new species. Research efforts have focused ...

The ants had created a network of interconnected nests that covered an area of over 370 acres. Yellow crazy ants are an invasive species known for their aggressive behavior and ability to displace ...

Crickets are parasites—for some ant colonies. The species of ant crickets from the Myrmecophilus genus can infiltrate ant colonies, despite the potentially lethal defences that ants have ...

The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants ... the species’ pest-control role. The fluid can be weaponized to take down other insects, like wood-boring beetles, one of the most ...

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ...

30, 2024 — A new species of black, slender moray eel has chosen the road less traveled, thriving in dim and muddy river mouths, unlike most of its marine ... It's Complicated: Researchers ...

Shutterstock A hiker’s paradise… and a critter’s playground. When you hike through Arizona’s beautiful desert, you’re walking through one of North America’s most incredible outdoor habitats. But ...

With one of the most potent venoms, the Deathstalker’s sting can lead to paralysis and death. It’s highly dangerous to humans.