When more humans participate in a game of tug-o-war, each individual puts in less effort. But the opposite is true in weaver ants, according to new research in the journal Current Biology.

Ants could teach humans a thing or two about teamwork

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Ants could teach humans a thing or two about teamwork

Ants could teach humans a thing or two about teamwork