It shouldn’t be surprising that ants are an important part of many ecosystems. Depending on the species, they can be hunters that keep other insects’ populations in check, scavengers that help ...

For evidence, look no further than Kenya, where the introduction of a new invasive ant species is causing a threat to the lion population. Big-headed ants, introduced to Kenya probably through ...

Invasive ant species are becoming a problem, however, with research showing that over 500 species of ants were found in countries where they aren’t native, having hopped a ride with humans ...