When It Comes to Waging War, Ants and Humans Have a Lot in Common, Science
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In both humans and social insects, the capacity to engage in total war seems to hinge on population numbers
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Eating Ants: Nutrition, Benefits, Downsides
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How ant societies point to radical possibilities for humans
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Ant Wars - Serious Science
What would happen if there was a war between animals and humanity? Who would win? - Quora
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What are fire ants, and what will happen if these tiny killers take hold across Australia?, Invasive species
If all species of ants were to go to war, which one would prevail? - Quora
Which insects go to war? - Quora
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Battles among Ants Resemble Human Warfare
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Beetles Pose as an Ant's Butt to Grab a Ride