Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both parties gain some form of benefit from their interactions. Many ...

After witnessing the interactions in an Arizona desert, a Smithsonian researcher suggests that the little ants picked off ...

Ants are known for many things. They fight, bite and sometimes compete for every crumb. We can now possibly add cleaning ...

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to ...

Even ants deserve their spa day. Pogonomyrmex barbatus harvester ants pay regular visits to the nests of much smaller ants, ...

Learn more about a newly observed insect behavior in which smaller ants clean larger ants.

In the Arizona desert, scientists have uncovered a bizarre and almost unbelievable partnership between ants: tiny cone ants ...

Scientists discover desert ants forming a rare cleaning partnership, challenging what we know about insect behavior and ...

A harvester ant typically approaches a cone ant nest and stands upright with her mandibles open (all worker ants are female).

Ants are one of the most frequent pest problems for homeowners in this region. The warm desert climate allows many ant ...

In the deserts of southeastern Arizona, harvester ants congregate with serrated jaws agape outside the nests of much smaller cone ants. However, the nests’ inhabitants are not threatened. Instead, ...

Keep ants out of your garden beds with these smart, simple tips that actually work—no harsh chemicals required. Learn more ...