Many animals, like the golden poison frog and the lion zebrafish, have aposematic coloration. Other defensive tools that cow killer ants use include: Their hard, strong exoskeleton ...

These ants have a potent venom, stronger than that of honey bees, which can cause intense pain. A Polyrhachis beccarii worker, native to Southeast Asia, covered in golden hairs. Getting the shot ...

A velvet ant sting is like “hot oil spilling over your hand” – now, scientists have identified molecules in its venom that let it deliver excruciating pain to a variety of other animals ...

"Asian needle ants have a potent and painful sting, but they’re not aggressive like fire ants. They usually only sting when ...

Insect venom may seem like an unlikely ally in the discovery of new human pain treatments, but the latest findings into the "unique" way a small ant causes us such agony is a big leap forward ...

Venomous Asian needle ants are an invasive species found throughout the Southeast and other regions. The ant's sting can be ...

Ant venom research has expanded in recent years, unveiling a multifaceted array of bioactive compounds that serve pivotal roles in defence, predation and social communication.

Asian needle ants are an invasive species that are continuing to spread throughout the U.S., and these ants can now be found in over a dozen states.. The venomous ants, which are native to China ...

Asian needle ants are an invasive species that are continuing to spread throughout the U.S., and these ants can now be found in over a dozen states.. The venomous ants, which are native to China ...