From top-dog wolves and wise elder elephants to insect royalty and sex-changing fish, animal alphas take many fascinating forms

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,

There are many reasons why animal species band together with others of their kind – for protection in numbers, to achieve a common goal, to safeguard young or to maximise breeding opportunities. But a

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The idea that humans might communicate through chemical signals called pheromones has captivated scientists and the public for decades, inspiring countless studies in search of proof. In animals, pher

Fireflies are kept inside webs for as long ...