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What amazing creatures these ant species are! What is happening in this video could be understandably read wrong.
So what most ant species will do often (some on a permanent basis and some annually and some randomly)is that they will move colonies to other locations for various reasons for eg.. food shortage, changes made to their mounds by humans and other big animals or the destruction of the mounds completly or for a number of other reasons.
And when they move , the workers of the colony will carry the live larvae in whatever stage or size they are while the soldiers move in tandem with them ,guarding the workers and larvae. Each individual of the next generation is as important as the queen herself.
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So commonly when you see ants moving in a line like this it shows this phenomenon of moving their own larvae with them when migrating. BUT with these pugnacious ants in the video its actually the larvae of other ants, termites and tons of other insect species' larvae or even pieces of the adult insects themselves. These ants are very aggressive and raid or scavenge the majority of their food. Of which about 70% is larvae of other ants and termites.
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One of the most remarkable features of pugnacious ants is their aggressive nature. When threatened, pugnacious ants readily engage in aggressive behavior, swarming and attacking intruders with their powerful mandibles and stingers. This aggression is not limited to defending their colonies but also extends to foraging activities, where they may compete fiercely with other ant species for food resources.Pugnacious ants play a significant ecological role in their native habitats. As scavengers and predators, they help regulate insect populations and contribute to nutrient cycling. However, their aggressive behavior can also have negative impacts, particularly in urban areas where they may come into conflict with humans.In addition to
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