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Every ant is a queen in this parasitic species — and they reproduce by cloning themselves and hijacking other ant colonies: A rare Japanese ant is the only species known to lack female workers and males; all of its young develop into parasitic queens that try to take over other colonies.

A common type of ant in Europe breaks a fundamental rule in biology: its queens can produce male offspring that are a whole different species

This Incredible Photo of an Ant's Face Is Like Something From a Nightmare

An ant that selectively amputates the infected limbs of wounded sisters

An ant that selectively amputates the infected limbs of wounded sisters - EurekAlert

Ant face patterns like swirls and stubble might have practical value

Endangered 'cuckoo’ ant found in new location near Balmoral Castle

What turns an ant into a soldier or a forager? It may be all in their heads