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Green Scene: A common type of ant breaks the rules of biology

A new study shows how orangutans in Indonesia learn how to build their nests by closely watching ...

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08.45 10 Sep 2025


Green Scene: A common type of ant breaks the rules of biology


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08.45 10 Sep 2025


A new study shows how orangutans in Indonesia learn how to build their nests by closely watching their peers. Also scientists have discovered that a common type of ant breaks the rules of biology. Ant queens of one species can produce male offspring of a whole other species to breed armies of hybrids. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland in this week's Green Scene.

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