Earth’s “Alien” Societies: Superorganisms | Lindsay Nikole

Thank you to Bombas for sponsoring this video! Head to https://bombas.yt.link/SvG2lKX and use code LINDSAY20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Imagine a world where everyone’s role is decided before birth and personal identity takes a backseat to the good of the group. In this exploration of eusocial creatures, we’ll look at how ants, bees, termites, and even naked mole rats form complex societies where the colony operates as a single unit. These animals exhibit behaviors that go beyond survival, cooperating, building, and even "voting" to make collective decisions. It’s a deep dive into teamwork like you’ve never seen before! Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now! Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI NEW MERCH- https://lindsaynikole.com/ #LindsayNikole #superorganisms #hive Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand. Follow Lindsay Nikole here: Order Lindsay’s new book: https://geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_nikole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1 Merch: https://www.lindsaynikole.com Chapters: 00:00 Today's Episode is Earth's Aliens! 01:11 Ants 18:56 Wasps, The Origin of Bees and Ants 19:46 Bees 22:19 Wood Roaches 25:33 Aphid and Thrips 29:41 Synalpheus 30:55 Naked Mole Rats Earth’s “Alien” Societies: Superorganisms | Lindsay Nikolehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg