Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost.

When bumble bees fight invasive Argentine ants for food, bees may win an individual skirmish but end up with less to feed the hive. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

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When bumble bees fight invasive Argentine ants for food, bees may win an individual skirmish but end up with less to feed the hive. Bumble bees are already under pressure from habitat loss, disease, ...