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How some ants escape predators

Started By BugFinder , May 17 2015 3:30 PM

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#1 Offline BugFinder - Posted May 17 2015 - 3:30 PM

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I just read an interesting article and thought I'd share it with all of you in case you might like it. Enjoy!

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#2 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted May 18 2015 - 12:22 AM

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It's amazing, how far they can get with only one snap. If I would try it, I would loose my teeth.

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#3 Offline 123LordOfAnts123 - Posted May 18 2015 - 7:29 AM

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Neat! I've observed many instances of both of these species living in close proximity. Nice to see documentation on what we don't normally see.

The catapulting behavior is comical to watch, especially in captivity. It often backfires (literally) when facing larger insects and the ants fling themselves away from their intended meal only to rush back and to repeat the process again.