Ants
Ants - those minuscule creatures you see everywhere. There are about 14,000 species of these crawling six-legged creatures, all skillfully and triumphantly having survived without much unobtrusiveness to humans, through the years all over the world, except for Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, some parts of Polynesia and a few remote islands in the Atlantic and Indian oceans. If one were to weigh all the ants all over the world combinedly, their weight would be an eye-popping comparable number to that of the entire human population in the world! Zoom in to take a closer look at these insects. Know all about ants!
- Fascinating Facts About Army Ants
Mosquitoes bite. Dragonflies, praying mantises and wasps do too. These are some predatory and carnivorous members of the insect world. But did you know of an ant species, that like some insect army, marches continuously in search of prey, then attacks it in a huge crawling swarm? Intrigued? Scroll below to learn about the army ant.
- How to Build an Ant Farm on Your Own
Dogs have kennels. Cats have litter boxes. Fish have aquariums. But for the simple ant, a formicarium or an ant farm is the structure used. Scroll below for some do-it-yourself steps to build your own ant farm.
- Do Ants Sleep?
Ants are always associated with relentless work. They appear to be busy all the time and it seems they never rest. But is that true? Do ants really never take rest? Or do ants sleep just like we do? Come, let's find out.
- All About Ants
The following article is an attempt to sum up all about ants in short. Information presented in the article covers different aspects of the morphology, life cycle and social behavior of ants...
- Termites Vs. Ants
Termites and ants are problematic household insects, which often sting and bite us. But, can you tell the difference between these two insects? Read this article to know all about termites vs. ants.
- What Do Ants Eat
Have you ever wondered about what do ants eat? Then read on to learn about the diet of ants.
- Killer Ants
Killer Ants! No, this article is not about some ant killer product and neither is it some sci-fi story on mutated ants. This is about the various species of killer ants that are found in different parts of the world.
- Flying Ants in House
Swarms of flying ants in and around house is a common sight during summer and spring. Here are a few interesting facts about winged ants in home. You will also find some techniques to keep the infestation in check.
- Ants with Wings
Ants with wings are not a different species, but are sexually active male ants and female ants (queens) in a colony. Queen ants lose their wings after the nuptial flight, while male ants retain their wings throughout their lifespan.
- Do Flying Ants Bite
Ants are generally considered as wingless creatures, but winged ants also exist, which are known as flying ants. Do flying ants bite or sting? Let us find out.
- Difference Between Flying Ants and Termites
The following article deals with the information regarding difference between flying ants and termites. The flying ants vs termites study helps in understanding these differences properly.
- Types of Ants
Ants are the insects that are truly omnipresent. They are the only insects apart from bees, to have found their reference in the books of sociology, as well as management. Read on, to know more about the different types of ants across the world.
- The Yellow Crazy Ant
The yellow crazy ants are indeed crazy, in fact deadly too! It is not just a nickname, but I'll let you see more about them in this article.
- Facts about Ants
As ants are social insects, they are unable to live on their own and need to live in an organized community or colony. Here are some interesting facts about ants...
