Coyote has taken on some of the most agonizing stings on the planet—the Bullet Ant, the Executioner Wasp, even the Gympie ...

Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn't until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up ...

An ant with a potentially fatal sting that has been making its way across the country has been spotted in Arkansas.

The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species that can cause an allergic reaction in humans who are bit. Its name comes from its origin in China, Japan and Korea. The ...

Deadly bees and wasp-like relatives, armed with potent stings and aggressive behaviors, pose significant threats worldwide.

Bullet Ant · Bulldog Ant · Fire Ants · Army Ants · Maricopa Harvester Ant · Florida Harvester Ant · Green Tree Ants · ...

Nature showcases diverse defense mechanisms among animals, some delivering exceptionally painful bites and stings. Creatures like the Arizona Bark Sco ...

Victims can also develop skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin. In more serious cases, stings can ...

The red fire ant, native to South America and notorious both for its venom, aggression, and ability to exact agricultural damage had arrived, raising alarms. Fighting its invasion was, scientists ...

An ant, no longer in control of its body, crawls away from its colony, hangs perilously on a leaf, and waits to die as a fungus consumes its body, emerges from its head, and releases spores into ...

Joro spiders may pop up all across your backyard, but these new invasive species could cause more health issues. What to know about the Asian needle ant.