Florida ants perform life-saving operations on other ants

One of eight wood ant species found in Europe, the European red wood ant (Formica polyctena) leads a remarkable yet largely unseen life. Living in vast social colonies that can number in the millions,

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

Of all the garden minibeasts, few are as misunderstood as this humble creature

Which species are the scariest, most venomous or biggest eight-legged freaks in the world?

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Fallen branches and rotting stumps may look forsaken, but deadwood plays an essential role in the woodland