Sicily is on the front line of Europe’s fire ant invasion. If it fails to contain the spread, more countries will be at risk.

The yellow crazy ant, or Anoplolepis gracilipes, has the infamous distinction of being among the worst invasive species in the world. However, this is not the reason for which this particular ant is ...

Researchers have discovered the genetic basis for a quirk of the animal kingdom -- how ant queens produce broods that are entirely male or female. Researchers have discovered the genetic basis for a ...

Scientists have discovered that in male yellow crazy ants, different cells carry one of two sets of DNA. While this species is known for its powerful invasive abilities, this research has shown that ...

Intense male-male competition continues even after mating has taken place in Atta ants. This study showed that in both ant and bee species in which queens have multiple mates, a male’s seminal fluid ...

Researchers just discovered a method of animal reproduction previously unknown to science, reporting that a biological law is being “broken” by a species of ant. The yellow crazy ant, according to a ...