Ant social ethology: Ants are eusocial insects. The social group enables its members to benefit in ways that would not otherwise be possible on an individual basis.

Are we more like ants than apes?

Some biologists, including E.O. Wilson, call humans eusocial—alongside ants. Others disagree, but all agree we are highly social.

Society: Are Humans Eusocial?

A diverse group of professionals collaborating on a project in a light-filled modern workspace.

What makes us ultra-social

Humans cooperate at high levels: male parental roles, language, labor specialization, and multigenerational "nests" like towns and cities.

Society: Are Humans Eusocial?

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