ants

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The scientists found that these green ants were the only prey captured by the spider, even when they released other nocturnal ants near the trap.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Imagine combat choreographed by ants, swarms of elbows and legs scrabbling to emerge victorious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The most fundamental tool he describes is an innate “number sense,” as displayed by both humans and some animals, including rats, ants, chickens, chimpanzees and guppies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

And at a certain point, you get over the sleep-deprivation feeling of tiny ants biting the inside of your skull.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The people were like so many ants at a picnic, swarming here and there in pursuit of crumbs.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood