New research is forcing scientists to rethink the intelligence and emotional lives of animals, writes Suzi Walsh.

The ant recognition system is flexible, allowing ants to learn and tolerate outsiders while still recognizing their own kind.

It’s been a busy few weeks in the news in so very many ways, including for science stories about creepy-crawlies and other unsightly animals that make most people—unfairly—recoil in horror. First, ...

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As the sun goes down outside of Sydney, Australia, bull ants march out of their nests and into the trees. Once there, the ants attack other insects and arthropods, as well as collect tree sap and ...

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Ants are among the most successful creatures on Earth, with an estimated 20 quadrillion individuals spread across almost every habitat. They form highly organised colonies that function like complex ...

They are among the smallest ants in the world and are still rare in Germany. But if you find them in your kitchen, bathroom, or pantry, you should act quickly. Unlike other ant species, Pharaoh ants ...