Explains what scavengers are and presents a photo-illustrated overview of the army ant, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, societal structure, behavior, diet, hunting tactics, and life cycle.
Jack, a railroad switchman, frantically tries to save an ant who is heading east on a westbound track, straight into the path of an oncoming freight train.
Ant is honored to receive an invitation to lion's annual dinner party, but is shocked when the other guests behave rudely and then accuse her of thinking only of herself.