Army ants, with their large mandibles and painful stings, may prey on reptiles, birds, or even small mammals ... Within the many thousands of known ant species, there are many that fill unique ...

Unlike many other ants, they breed year-round and often move ... For example, they often nest near heating pipes, in the small spaces between walls, under floors or baseboards, in trash cans ...

However, they are also found in many parts of the United States, particularly in western and southern states, including ...