Scientists Find Fire Ants' Rafts Are Even More Amazing Than Previously Thought

Geo Beats 2019-11-26

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During floods and rainy seasons, fire ants are known to link themselves together and form rafts so they can stay afloat and survive, which is pretty amazing.

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