Fire Ants Turn Into a Stinging Life Raft to Survive Floods

Floating colonies of red fire ants are a risk for people wading through floodwater.

Fire Ants Turn Into a Stinging Life Raft to Survive Floods Deep Look

Premiered September 27, 2022
Fire Ants Turn Into a Stinging Life Raft to Survive Floods

During hurricane season, as floodwater flows into their nest, red fire ants build a terrifying raft – out of their own interlocking bodies. If you wade into this ant raft nightmare, you’ll likely get a vicious bite and sting.

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