This fossil is 13 million years older than any ant fossil found before—and reveals a sophisticated predator that lived alongside the dinosaurs. The hell ant existed over 100 million years ago, ...

Sick young ants release a smell to tell worker ants to destroy them to protect the colony from infection, scientists said Tuesday, adding that queens do not seem to commit this act of self-sacrifice.

In a wide range of social species, when an animal is sick, it takes itself away from its group. Ant pupae are unable to move, however, so they've developed a unique mechanism that leads them to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ants are some of nature’s most selfless animals. They practice ...

If you're planning a nature getaway, keep an eye on the trail, and maybe on the ground. World Atlas recently named the seven most snake-infested state parks in the U.S., and one of Alabama's gems ...

Do you jump at the sight of snakes? Unfortunately, Georgia is home to a wide variety of them, and there's one particularly hot spot for these reptilious residents. Last week, WorldAtlas released its ...

As for Renée, she’s just as excited that Bridget’s relatable diary entries are being memorialized. “I think she’s much cuter than me,” the 56-year-old teased of the statue to BBC News, before ...

Scientists say they have for the first time unlocked how a parasitic ant uses chemical warfare to take over the nest of a different species, by tricking workers into an unlikely assassination. The ...

A rat-infested home has plagued an Irvine neighborhood with rodents running around the streets for the last few weeks. Resident Sandy Turner said rats mostly come out of the house at night and camp ...

With temperatures turning colder around the country, more rodents will pop up and seek shelter in buildings, homes and yards. However, some U.S. cities are far more prone to rodent activity than ...

Monkeys believed to be on the loose in Mississippi after a vehicle accident are not carrying diseases, contrary to earlier reports from public officials. Social media posts by the Jasper County ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new report from business review company Yelp gives Los Angeles the top spot for being the most rat-infested city in the United States. "Los Angeles earned the unenviable title ...