How Ants Survived the Dinosaur Extinction—and What It Reveals About Resilience
Scientists have pieced together why ants not only survived the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, but went on to flourish in the aftermath. The findings add a new evolutionary lens to one of Earth’s most dramatic climate shocks, showing how small, adaptable species can outlast planetary upheaval and reshape ecosystems in the recovery phase.
