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Precariously Loaded Ants
What if we were able to carry objects twenty or fifty times our own weight – figures often bandied about when sizing up the strength of ants? Ants seem to cast us into the shade in the All Species Mr Universe Championships, and do so without sporting instant varicose veins in their necks and turning a tint of purple that would put a mulberry to shame. Still, that's not to say our insect cousins don't struggle – especially when loaded to the max.
Continue reading...The Five Most Dangerous Insect Swarms
Monday, March 17, 2008
For many people, insects are extremely frightening. Ants eating. Image by Fir0002 I myself have different fears, but I completely understand the terror that shoots up your spine when a spider darts unexpectedly across your skin. That’s not to say I’m not frightened by insects at all, it just [...]
Continue reading...Ants are Sneaky Jerks
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
I’ve always thought of ants as a very cooperative species. Image by Böhringer Friedrich Looking at an ant colony, you’d think all the ants working tirelessly to bring food back home were all working together for the good of the queen and community. It almost seems utopian.
Continue reading...Parasite Turns Ants into “Berries”
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Parasites are some of the most disturbing creatures in existence. Image by Richard Bartz When I say parasites, I’m not referring to your normal, everyday intestinal worms and what have you. I’m talking about the parasites that will take over your body and mind before killing you for
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Monday, August 10, 2009
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