The animal kingdom is known for bitter rivalries that sometimes break out into full-on feuds, like the conflict between bumblebees and Argentine ants. When these two insects meet, it's not uncommon ...
It’s a battle most humans will never witness. The humble bumble bee defending itself against an aggressive and invasive ant population. But even if you don’t see it firsthand, the conflict could have ...
When bumble bees fight invasive Argentine ants for food, bees may win an individual skirmish but end up with less to feed the hive. Bumble bees are already under pressure from habitat loss, disease, ...