Ants are a dominant family of eusocial terrestrial insects with a diversity of ecologies,
lifestyles and morphologies. Ant diet preferences range from strict carnivory through …

Associative learning is of great importance to animals, as it enhances their ability to
navigate, forage, evade predation and improve fitness. Even though associative learning …

More than half of all insect species utilize various natural liquids as primary diet. The
concentrated liquids with energy-dense nutrition can provide highly favorable rewards …

Animals must often decide between exploiting safe options or risky options with a chance for
large gains. Both proximate theories based on perceptual mechanisms, and evolutionary …

Highlights•Bumble bees develop preferences based on nectar sugar concentration and
viscosity.•Bumble bees quickly sample and compare the sensory properties of feeding …

Quantifying feeding patterns provides valuable insights into animal behaviour. However,
small invertebrates often consume incredibly small amounts of food. This renders traditional …

Ant foragers provide food to the rest of the colony, often requiring transport over long
distances. Foraging for liquid is challenging because it is difficult to transport and share …

Ant foragers need to provide food to the rest of the colony, which often requires food
transport over long distances. Foraging for liquid is especially challenging because it is …

Animals must often decide between exploiting safe options or risky options with a chance for
large gains. Both proximate theories based on perceptual mechanisms, and evolutionary …

The five classical senses including vision, taste, smell, hearing, and touch, are being used
by us humans and all the living organisms in the world constantly. These senses help us …