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Fatally ill ants emit alarm scent to protect nestmates

New research shows ant pupae release a unique chemical signal when fatally infected, triggering worker ants to disinfect them with formic acid. This altruistic act protects the colony. Read the full study.

Baby Ants Send 'Kill Me' Signal to Save Colony

Scientists discover infected ant pupae release a chemical plea for death to prevent a fungal outbreak. This extreme altruism protects the entire superorganism. Read the full study.

Spider Colonies Reveal Surprising Social Behavior

Groundbreaking research reveals social spiders maintain constant activity in massive colonies, challenging solitary spider stereotypes. Discover how these arachnids cooperate and thrive together.

3 New Rock Ant Species Found in Indian Himalayas

Researchers from Himachal and Punjabi universities discover three new ant species in Himalayan rocks. Breakthrough expands India's biodiversity knowledge. Read more about this exciting find!

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