Leafcutter ants carrying leaves on a dry tree trunk, a large number of ants in a tropical rainforest, 3D rendered animation Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp.) Cutting leaves in the rainforest understory, ...

An ecotour in a tropical rainforest, such as that in Suriname, conducted by a guide who knows the area’s natural history ...

Some animals are tougher than they seem and actually quite surprise us with their strength. Here are seven animals that are stronger than they look, and you might be surprised with what you learn!

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In the wet forests of southeastern Australia, superb lyrebirds engage in extraordinary behavior—tilling the soil to create ...

Farming” behaviour is very unusual in the non-human world. As lyrebirds forage, they cultivate the soil and shore up their own food sources.

Their powerful thoracic muscles are the key to this strength. Some species use their might for mating competition, fighting off rivals, and moving heavy objects. Leafcutter ants are renowned for their ...

Biologist and videographer Mark Moffett's footage of ants gets up close and personal with the leaf-cutter species of the insect Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms ...

You might remember Mandy Horvath from our previous coverage of her treks up the Manitou Incline, Pikes Peak, and then the ...

Other well-known examples include leaf cutter ants in South America, which grow elaborate fungus “farms” in their nest chambers. The ants weed out unpalatable fungi and select premium leaf ...