Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen species of "hell ant" that lived 113 million years ago, making it the oldest ...

The fossil may shed new light on that evolutionary question. It's a Snap The animal kingdom has a new champ: the trap-jaw ant has the fastest known bite, besting even the great white shark.

Among the most impressive features contributing to ant strength are their mandibles—the external mouthparts used for carrying, cutting, fighting, and manipulating objects. Some species, like the ...

Native to Central and South America, Trap-Jaw Ants are some of the fastest predators in the insect world. With mandibles that snap shut at speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour, these ants can catch ...

The odd-looking specimen with scythe-like jaws indicates that early ants were spread widely across the globe while dinosaurs ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While there could be thousands of billions of ants crawling around the Earth today, few match the fiercity of the extinct “hell ...

In the ancient landscapes of what is now northeastern Brazil, 113 million years ago, an unusual ant with bizarre ...

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Fire ants are known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous. BRUCE CHAMBERS KRT You can also buy bait to trap ants, but there’s a key piece of ...