An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

Most organisms forage, hunt, or use photosynthesis to get food, but around 50 million years ago — long before humans were around — ants began cultivating and growing their own food.

Wilson went on to study entomology and ants at the University of Alabama before moving to Harvard for his doctorate, where he stayed. He was appalled at mass pesticide use in attempts to ...