The Slave-Maker Ant (Polyergus Rufescens) raids the nests of other ants and steals their pupae. When these new ants hatch,they work as slaves within the colony.
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The abdomen of the ant contains two stomachs. One stomach holds the food for itself and second stomach is for food to be shared with other ants.
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Ants tend to survive in a microwave because they find the coolest spot and wait!
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The ant, when intoxicated, will always fall over to its right side.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
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