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 ...

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

Invasive ant causes chain-reaction, sparing zebras from lions in Kenya By Michael Franco January 26, 2024 Some African lions aren't too happy about the arrival of big-headed ants to their feeding ...

Hornbill in rarely seen "anting" behavior. Photo: Umkumbe Bush Lodge A guide for a safari lodge in South Africa has captured extraordinary footage showing a large hornbill perched atop an ant hill ...

In the African country of Kenya, scientists have discovered that big-headed ants are making it harder for lions to hunt zebras. The big-headed ants kill another type of ant that defends whistling ...

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 ...

Carpenter ants are not squeamish when it comes to caring for the wounded. To minimise the risk of infection, the insects immediately amputate injured legs – thereby more than doubling their survival ...

Researchers report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly and safely by elevating their nest entrance.

A pride of lions in a “pristine” savanna in Kenya where they can use whistling-thorn trees as cover to stalk and ambush plains zebra. In areas that have been colonized by invasive big-headed ants, ...