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Gigantiops destructor Video

Started By Zeiss , Oct 25 2020 7:12 PM

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#1 Offline Zeiss - Posted October 25 2020 - 7:12 PM

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I thought I'd share this video of Gigantiops destructor.  I forgot it existed after I watched it a while ago and just remembered some of you may like to watch it.

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=K8AtOQ9P_b8


Edited by Zeiss, October 25 2020 - 7:13 PM.

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#2 Offline ZTYguy - Posted October 25 2020 - 7:18 PM

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I saw this vid like four months ago and was amazed at this. I watch it again and I am still amazed by their jumping ability. Ants are truly amazing creatures.


Currently: Considering moving to Australia
Reason: Myrmecia

#3 Offline OhNoNotAgain - Posted October 26 2020 - 8:05 AM

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Need to mention the most incredibly amazing part of the video: an ant reading a road sign and following the instructions.

Seriously, how cool is that? The ant sees the symbol and goes left or right depending on the symbol - and does it at full on run speed.

IT IS SO COOL.

 

Okay TL;DR people:

 

WATCH THIS VID TO SEE ANTS READING ROAD SIGNS!

 

There.


Edited by OhNoNotAgain, October 26 2020 - 9:13 AM.

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#4 Offline smares - Posted October 26 2020 - 5:21 PM

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Wow that is a great video! Haha they look funny when they jump.
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