BUGS Why are slugs slimy And other curious questions about creepy-crawlies
Why do ants live together Ants live and work together to help one another survive and thrive An ant nest is called a colony and female ants are in charge They each have a role to play The queen lays the eggs sometimes millions of them over her lifetime The workers who are all female find food clean or look after baby ants As the colony grows workers also add new rooms to the nest nurseries pantries even rooms for themselves to take a well-earned rest Nursery where baby ants are looked after Fire ants weave themselves together to make a life raft in order to escape flooding 8 Space for a nice nap
WHO KNOWS Ants protect some plants from diseases by releasing a disease killing substance Scientists aren’t yet sure exactly how this special ant medicine works Ants pantry where food is stored Queen’s room Digging more rooms 9
