NOVA Lord of the Ants
E.O. Wilson's fascination with little creatures has led him to some very big ideas. Details
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A Conversation with E.O. Wilson
Do humans have "biophilia," a built-in love for living things?
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The Boy Naturalist
In this excerpt from his autobiography, 15-year-old Ed "Snake" Wilson meets his match in a swamp.
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Man of Ideas
Sample high points in Wilson's remarkable half-century career through an overview of 12 of his books.
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Amazing Ants Game
Match eight ants—the trap jaw and honey pot among them—to their unique behaviors.
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