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WTF Fun Fact 13564 – Parasites Make Zombie Ants

There’s a parasite that creates zombie ants, forcing them to sacrifice themselves to nearby grazers. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13564 – Parasites Make Zombie Ants appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Ant Pheromone Experiment: Life in the Ant Graveyard

Upon death, ants emit a specific chemical that signals their demise, prompting fellow ants to remove and dispose of the deceased. In an intriguing experiment, a scientist successfully synthesized this chemical and applied it to a living ant. Despite the ant’s persistent efforts to clean itself, resist being carried, or return to its duties, its… Read More »