Deep beneath the soil lives one of the most extraordinary ant species on Earth. Carebara diversa colonies function like living machines, with tiny workers and massive-headed soldiers cooperating in perfect harmony. Discover how this species’ teamwork, extreme size variation, and adaptability make it one of the most powerful societies in the ant world.
An article about ant burial rituals and why do ants carry dead ants.
When the asteroid struck and the dinosaurs vanished, ants endured. From hidden nests in the soil, they began their rise to global dominance.
When we think of ants, we picture tireless workers: farmers tending fungi, soldiers defending colonies, scouts searching for food, or nurses caring for brood. But ants as weavers? That role belongs to one of the most remarkable ant species on Earth: Oecophylla smaragdina, also known as the Asian weaver ant or green tree ant.
Ants, despite their small size, exhibit an astonishing level of aggression and strategic warfare. Much like humans, they engage in territorial expansion, espionage, and even kamikaze tactics to ensure the survival of their colonies. This ongoing war of ants has shaped the ecosystems in which they reside, leading to remarkable adaptations and evolutionary arms races.
Groundbreaking Discovery: Scientists Unveil 113-Million-Year-Old Ant Fossil That Rewrites Evolution
