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Discover why ants are the most successful insects, thriving worldwide with complex societies and adaptability.

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Discover what occurs in an ant colony after the queen dies and how it impacts colony survival and behavior.

Discover which species lay unfertilized eggs and how these eggs develop into males or females through unique reproductive strategies.

Discover how deep ant colonies can tunnel, ranging from 2-3 feet to 13 feet for complex species.

Learn why ants don’t have kings and discover the fascinating role of queen ants in the colony.

Learn about the Martialis heureka, the rarest ant found in the Amazon rainforest.

Discover what stingers look like on insects such as bees and wasps, and how they function in delivering venom.