The story of how tiny ants managed to push lions to kill more African buffalo shows how the arrival of an invasive species can affect multiple animals that seem to have no connections. At an animal ...

The exhibit includes a smell-based interactive, highlighting the range of odors ants use to mark trails, raise alarms and ...

Ants from an African species dress the wounds of their fellow “soldiers” after their army’s fierce battles with termites, in a newly discovered behavior that researchers say is unique among insects ...

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An antibiotic substance created by bacteria found on a species of African ant native to Kenya inhibits the growth of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, ...

Analysis - The illegal trade in giant African harvester ants endangers local biodiversity and could spread invasive species in destination countries.

Use a map to locate the Mandara Mountains in Cameroon. Using a world map, have students first locate Africa and then Cameroon (the section of land between Nigeria and Chad). Finally have them locate ...

Go the eco-friendly route by using natural repellents. Home remedies include mixing white vinegar and water, mixing lemon juice and water, or mixing borax, sugar and water. These can be used to deter ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...