Fire ants might be the scourge of southern states like Georgia and Texas, but scientifically, they are endlessly fascinating as an example of collective behavior. A few fire ants spaced well apart ...

The next time you’re outside, look down. Odds are, you might spot one of Earth’s estimated 20 quadrillion ants scurrying around. Depending on where you are, you may detect an Argentine ant. It might ...

Weaver ants’ feet have an incredibly strong grip—individual members of one species can, without slipping, hold an entire dead bird hanging off the edge of a table. And the mighty insects rarely work ...

Aside from the stings and ruined picnics, fire ants are famous for their ability to swarm together and self­–assemble bridges, ladders, and even floating rafts. Researchers have now figured out the ...

Drop a clump of 100,000 fire ants in a pond of water – or flood a huge area of Texas that’s infested with fire ants and drive them out of their nests in large groups. In minutes the clump will flatten ...

Fire Ants Fire ants are one of the most recognizable and feared ant species due to their painful stings and aggressive behavior. Unlike other ants that quietly forage, fire ants actively defend their ...

Weaver ants in South and Southeast Asia build remarkable leaf nests. These tiny engineers work together, coordinating their pulling forces with precision. They create living bridges and use larvae to ...

So far we don't have fire ants here in Oregon. I am glad of that. Also no burmese pythons, or africanized bees. Or drop bears, only black bears, and cougars. We do however, have our fair share of ...