A team of scientists set out to determine how many ants live on Earth at any given time. The answer is astounding, to say the ...

There’s safety, even power, in numbers. One creature’s confrontation with the world seems insurmountable, almost impossible, ...

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Ants may also come inside in search of water, particularly when the weather is hot. Some species prefer to build their nests ...

This story appears in the November 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine. Most animals seek shade when temperatures in the Sahara soar to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Saharan silver ants seek ...

The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...

In the intricate world of ants, a hidden blueprint exists that could revolutionise our understanding of traffic management. These tiny insects, renowned for their organised colonies, exhibit ...

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Originally from South America, the red imported fire ant, or Solenopsis invicta, is one of the world’s most invasive species. Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is ...