Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful and elegant creatures on earth, and inviting them into your yard is almost like ...

Mammals keep evolving into anteaters, eating only ants and termites, at least 12 times since the age the dinosaurs.

Ant species that evolved thinner shells traded individual armor protection for increases in colony size, University of ...

The researchers think the pattern they observed in ants reflects a more universal trend in the evolution of societal ...

Some ants thrive by choosing numbers over strength. Instead of heavily protecting each worker, they invest fewer resources in ...

At NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Matthew Strausser protects wildlife, from snakes to deer, and ensures they don't interrupt critical spaceflight operations.

Appearances can be deceiving in the animal kingdom. Some of the most charming creatures harbor hidden dangers beneath their ...

A new study shows how ants grow huge colonies by choosing numbers over strength and relying on teamwork instead of tough bodies.

Your window sills can do more than look pretty. These clever things help keep pests out — no traps, chemical sprays, or ...

The Earth has innumerable creatures in the jungles, oceans, skies, and under the mud, some of them might even yet be unknown ...

With nearly 20 quadrillion ants on Earth, these tiny creatures seem unstoppable. A new study reveals how weakness, thin ...

Would you rather fight a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? As silly as it sounds, the question captures a real dilemma: do you go for a few high-quality options, or many lower-quality ones? A ...