The Economic Times

What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be serious

Ants eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human snacks like chips and cookies. This attraction interferes with their important job of moving plant seeds. Ants carry seeds to their nests, eat a nutritious part, and leave the seed to grow.