University College London: How Wasp Societies Overcome Fierce Leadership Battles
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
LONDON, England, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University College London posted the following news:
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How wasp societies overcome fierce leadership battles
When the loss of a queen wasp triggers a power struggle and social turmoil, colonies can survive the upheaval thanks to helpful wasps that pick up the slack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
The findings, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, show that even in colonies where leade . . .
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How wasp societies overcome fierce leadership battles
When the loss of a queen wasp triggers a power struggle and social turmoil, colonies can survive the upheaval thanks to helpful wasps that pick up the slack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
The findings, published in the journal Animal Behaviour, show that even in colonies where leade . . .