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Bbc Nature: Leaf Cutter Ants

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The farmers of the insect world, leaf-cutter ants grow their own food in underground fungus farms. Pieces of leaf are carried hundreds of meters in impressive processions, with each ant carrying a piece up to 50 times its own body weight. Learn more about leaf-cutter ants in this well-constructed overview produced by the BBC. This resource includes a series of videos and images showcasing leaf-cutter ants, as well as information on their habitat, distribution, behaviors, and more.

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