Urban Ants Love Junk Food Almost As Much As Humans

Meera Dolasia
Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:24:38 -0700

Dropped a chip or cookie on the pavement? Don't bother picking it up especially if you live in an urban area like Manhattan. That's because according to a team of researchers led by North Carolina State University's Clint Penick, some industrious ants will soon carry it away. For believe it or not, many city ants have come to love junk food almost as much as humans do!