Unearthed: The 113-Million-Year-Old ‘Hell Ant’ Fossil That Could Rewrite Ant Evolution Forever
“This finding highlights the importance of thorough examination of existing collections — private or in museums,” he noted, “and brings a spotlight to Brazilian paleontology and the underexplored fossil insect fauna of the country.”
After reading about the oldest known ant fossil ever found, discover the story of the bullet ant, the insect with the world’s most painful sting. Then, learn about cordyceps, the real-life “zombie” fungus featured on The Last Of Us, which kills ants and other insects.
