Tawny crazy ants pick fights with fire ants and win, thanks to a previously unknown way of detoxifying fire ant venom. This detox trick could help explain why these crazy ants can vanquish the red ...

Folks are friendly in the South. We often wave to folks as they pass by, whether we know them or not. Of course, for those Southerners living below the gnat line, we may just be waving away the gnats.

Some lizards have developed long legs and a dance move that helps them avoid being possibly eaten alive by lethal fire ants. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

This article was taken from the October 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands ...