Prepare to be amazed as we explore how ants actually teach each other by leading and following ... it involves one individual actively helping another to learn something new.

There are a wide array of other ants besides carpenter ants, winter ants and fire ants – Massachusetts has plenty. Meet the ...

Some ants protect aphids from other ... try to help. They may use their trunks to lift or comfort the injured one. Elephants are known for strong social bonds and don’t easily leave each other ...

Ants are some of the smallest creatures in the world, but they are also some of the busiest! In Western North Carolina, you ...

The painstaking efforts adopted by ants to care for each others’ wounds illustrates how social insects reap benefits from behaving altruistically, said Keller. “By helping each other ...

The nests of red wood ants each house thousands ... Like red wood ants, other critters also possess surprising adaptations that help them thrive in their surroundings. The following creatures ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The next time you’re outside, look down. Odds are, you might spot ...

Even neighboring nests that are physically close to each other, like in adjacent flower ... decimating native ants that normally help disperse seeds. Ants can have ripple effects through ...