66 million years ago, the dinosaurs died – but ants thrived. Scientists just figured out why - BBC Wildlife Magazine
DiscoverwildlifeOctober 3, 2026
Ants are the most species-rich family among social insects, with more than 15,000 species worldwide. They originated around 140 to 168 million years ago but didnt rise to ecological dominance until 6…
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