Ants
Ants guide: what ant supercolonies are, how long ants live and just why they get stuck in a death spiral
Ants are often a much-overlooked group of insects, but they have fascinating behaviours and adaptations, as entomologist Richard Jones explains.
Boy's discovery reveals “mind-blowing” plant-insect interaction
Careful observation by a boy in his garden has led to a newly discovered link between oak trees, gall wasps and ants
Remarkable similarity between fluffy ant and fruit is not due to mimicry
Although they look alike, the white coloration of desert thistledown velvet ants and the fruits of the creosote bush is actually not due to the ants mimicking the plants.
How billions of ants have been re-designing a London park
New research shows that yellow meadow ants have created nearly half a million anthills in Richmond Park.
How fire ants can shift their shape
What do fire ants have in common with custard? Find out the answer.