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Mighty Mouths
Leafcutter ants use their strong mandibles, or jaws, to slice through leaves. Then they carry leaf pieces back to their nest. They use the pieces to grow fungus for food.
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Up Close and Personal
This red fire ant was magnified for a better view. Its nasty bite can kill prey much larger than itself, such as birds or small mammals. Sometimes fire ants even bite people!
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Tasty Treat
This ant is plucking a Beltian body from the tip of an acacia leaf. The little orange packet is a tasty treat. It will supply protein and other important nutrients to the ant.
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