Clonal raider ants carrying and grooming larvae. Ants were tagged with colored dots to allow for behavioral observation. Credit: Daniel Kronauer Many ant species have a queen, the member of the colony ...

The matchmaking service is a tactic to avoid inbreeding. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Worker ants are known to take on many ...

Scientists don't know why the ant is covered in doorknob-like lumps. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Every queen needs a crown.

European harvester ant queens, Messor ibericus, produce males belonging to two species, offering remarkable insights into ...