A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds a new report. The hell ant, which was preserved in limestone, is a member ...

This fossil is 13 million years older than any ant fossil found before—and reveals a sophisticated predator that lived alongside the dinosaurs.

Previously, the oldest known ants came from amber in France and Myanmar, dating back about 100 million years. This new specimen pushes that date back by 13 million years. More importantly, it’s the ...

A new and unexpected challenge has emerged in Kenya, threatening one of the most iconic predators: the lion. This challenge ...

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Tree cutting is not for the faint-hearted – especially when ants are involved! Watch as tree cutting experts deal with ...

Aloes feature on stamps, coins and logos and are arguably as iconic in Africa as flat-crowned acacia trees. Many aloes flower during the dry season when the landscape is bleakest, providing ...

Karnataka: A minor boy from the Hakki Pikki tribe was tied to a tree, beaten, and had red ants forced into his underwear on suspicion of theft in Karnataka's Davangere district, police said on Sunday, ...

The artwork comprises clouds and acacia trees and is inspired by the work of Pierneef. The colour in the artwork is provided by a stylised South African flag incorporated into the design on one side.

Acacia trees put forth golden yellow flower puffs at this time each year. They grow quickly, even in compacted soil, and require little water; at maturity, they are no more than 25 or 30 feet tall.