Lab Notes: The native ants that take down cane toads
from The Science Show - Full Program Podcast Hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Meat ants don't sound like the most endearing Australian animals. These purple-red insects are super territorial, swarming and biting anything that threatens their nest. But it turns out they're not just aggressive, flesh-tearing fighters. They're also farmers, architects, and — best of all — cane toad exterminators.
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