Scientists discover “cleaner ants” that groom giant ants in Arizona desert

ScienceDaily
Apr 14, 2026, 11:01 pm111 ptsTrending
In the Arizona desert, scientists have uncovered a bizarre and almost unbelievable partnership between ants: tiny cone ants acting as “cleaners” for much larger harvester ants. Instead of attacking, the smaller ants crawl over the giants, licking and nibbling their bodies—even venturing between their open…

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