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The Cool Down
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists issue PSA after discovering highly invasive NYC species capable of spreading across entire East Coast: 'We're talking about a big, big issue here'

The invasive ManhattAnt poses a significant threat to local biodiversity in New York City. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

The ManhattAnt is rapidly expanding its territory and may threaten local ecosystems along the East Coast. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Science

Lions Are Changing Their Hunting Strategy because of Ant Invasion

Invasive ants have a ripple effect on the ecosystem, impacting plants and animals throughout the ecosystem.
Big-headed ants outcompete native ants, leading to a decline in whistling-thorn trees, which in turn affects lion hunting success. [ more ]
The Cool Down
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists issue PSA after discovering highly invasive NYC species capable of spreading across entire East Coast: 'We're talking about a big, big issue here'

The invasive ManhattAnt poses a significant threat to local biodiversity in New York City. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
OMG science

Meet the ManhattAnt, the ant that's taken New York's streets by storm

The ManhattAnt is rapidly expanding its territory and may threaten local ecosystems along the East Coast. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Science

Lions Are Changing Their Hunting Strategy because of Ant Invasion

Invasive ants have a ripple effect on the ecosystem, impacting plants and animals throughout the ecosystem.
Big-headed ants outcompete native ants, leading to a decline in whistling-thorn trees, which in turn affects lion hunting success. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Honeybees Will Literally Slap Ants That Try to Invade Their Hive

Honeybees native to Japan use a unique defensive strategy of wing-slapping invading ants. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
OMG science

There's a Kind of Animal That You Don't Hear About Too Much. Experts Want That to Change.

Animals like ants, butterflies, termites, and rotifers showcase remarkable survival adaptations and capabilities in the wild. [ more ]
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Defector
2 months ago
OMG science

Make A 'Grey's Anatomy' Spin-Off But This Time It's Ants | Defector

Ants exhibit unique medical behaviors such as amputating limbs to improve survival rates among their fellow species. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
OMG science

Ants can perform life-saving amputations on their wounded, study says

Ants, specifically Florida carpenter ants, perform life-saving amputations on wounded nestmates, showcasing sophisticated care strategies within the species. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Ants carry out amputations on pals to save them from infections

Ants show remarkable intelligence by performing life-saving procedures on nestmates, including wound cleaning and amputation. [ more ]
Defector
2 months ago
OMG science

Make A 'Grey's Anatomy' Spin-Off But This Time It's Ants | Defector

Ants exhibit unique medical behaviors such as amputating limbs to improve survival rates among their fellow species. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 months ago
OMG science

Ants can perform life-saving amputations on their wounded, study says

Ants, specifically Florida carpenter ants, perform life-saving amputations on wounded nestmates, showcasing sophisticated care strategies within the species. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Ants carry out amputations on pals to save them from infections

Ants show remarkable intelligence by performing life-saving procedures on nestmates, including wound cleaning and amputation. [ more ]
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Nature
2 months ago
Medicine

Ants amputate their nest mates' legs to save lives

Ants perform life-saving surgery by treating injured nest-mates through wound care or amputation. [ more ]
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