Ants have intricate social structures and create astonishing engineering feats. But did you know that the ant brain is one of the largest brains in the animal kingdom in proportion to its tiny body? That’s right—with its complex behaviors and problem-solving abilities, the humble ant has a brain-to-body ratio that puts even the mighty elephant to shame.
The Amazon River Ran Backward!
The Amazon River used to flow quite differently than it does now. That’s right; the Amazon River ran backward! The reason for this shift in direction eluded scientists for a long time, but now there is a strong hypothesis.
The Incredible Speed of the World’s Fastest Ants
Did you know that some species of ants are among the fastest creatures on the planet? The fastest ants live in the desert and are capable of moving at astonishing speeds that put even the most elite human athletes to shame.