Ants use their own acid to disinfect themselves and their stomachs. A team from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the University of Bayreuth has found that formic acid kills harmful ...
Essential health maintenance for some birds requires active anting to ensure feather integrity. Secretions from the Formicinae subfamily produce a stinging sensation that complicates the cleaning ...
Tawny crazy ants are an invasive species in Florida, forming supercolonies and displacing native wildlife. They are attracted to electrical equipment and can make yards uninhabitable. These ants bite, ...