Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Weekly Video - Ant Metropolis Uncovered

Bert Holldobler, a life sciences professor at Arizona State University and collaborator with E. O. Wilson, is an authority on ants. The following clip comes from a documentary in which he explores the life of these fascinating insects.

If you've ever wondered what an ant colony looks like on the inside, look no further. In the clip, Bert pours concrete into a giant ant colony and then proceeds to excavate it. The results are astounding.



You can watch the entire documentary here: Ants - Nature's Secret Power

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