A new group of exploding ant called Colobopsis explodens was identified in a research paper this week. The "explodens" name isn't just for show – these ants actually explode with toxic yellow goo – ...

A newly described species of ant from Southeast Asia explodes in defense of its colony, spewing out a toxic goo that can slow down or even kill its enemies. The critters burst the walls of their own ...

A new kind of exploding ant found in Borneo will simultaneously fascinate you and gross you out with its toxic self-sacrifice. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

It’s not easy being a bug, especially one as small as an ant. The list of potential predators is lengthy for the diminutive creatures, so it’s no wonder they’ve developed an arsenal of defense ...

In order to ensure their survival, the Earth’s species have evolved sticky, prickly, and dangerous defense mechanisms. A rose has thorns, psilocybin mushrooms spew psychedelic compounds, and porcupine ...

Ants have an incredible capacity to work together for the good of the collective, but a freshly discovered species shows just how far they are willing to go. Colobopsis explodens has been observed in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ants are awesome little creatures and we already know that they have advanced survival tactics in battle, but the “exploding ants” ...

There are some pretty crazy ways that animals and insects defend themselves. And some insects prioritize the health of the group over their own safety. Although it is a drastic measure, some ants are ...

Colobopsis explodens, or "the exploding ants" Laciny A, Zettel H, Kopchinskiy A, Pretzer C, Pal A, Salim KA, Rahimi MJ, Hoenigsberger M, Lim L, Jaitrong W, Druzhinina High atop Borneo's canopied ...

The exploding ant, known scientifically as Colobopsis explodens, has one of the most extreme defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom. When threatened, certain worker ants rupture their own bodies, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ant action standing.Ant bridge unity team,Concept team work together Red ant,Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina), Action of ant ...