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🔬 Science April 14, 2026 at 07:02 AM

Cheeky caterpillars trick ants into treating them as queens

Source: New Atlas

Scientists discovered baby caterpillars can perfectly mimic queen ants' chemical scents and vibrations, tricking ant colonies into treating them like royalty, providing food and protection.

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