Mating with more than one male (polyandry) is a high-risk activity as it is an energy-expensive and time-consuming process and puts the females at a greater risk of accident or predation. It is ...

Ant colonies with a higher degree of genetic diversity thrive better than those that consist of individuals with more similar genetic backgrounds. This is the conclusion of an experimental study in ...

The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered the veritable embodiment of specialization in the animal kingdom. The common perception is that the queen's only ...