army ants

What makes army ants, such as those living in Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador, so astonishing? They make nests by holding onto the legs of their nest mates; their queen lays 100,000 eggs every 35 days and a colony can kill 500,000 animals every week! Learn these and more astonishing facts.

The animals in the forest prepare for the army ants to swarm over the ground in a thick stream, searching for food.

An introduction to army ants, their habits, homes, the social aspects of their lives, and how they affect human beings.

Explains what army ants are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of army ants as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at a few unusual ant species.

"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

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.