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Acacia ants

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum
London, United Kingdom

Acacia ants.

Scientific name: Crematogaster sp./Crematogaster mimosae

Much like magical Bowtruckles protect their homes, these ants fiercely defend the tree from anything trying to eat its leaves. Scientists have shown that the ants’ bites and venom can even fend off giraffes and elephants.

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  • Title: Acacia ants
  • Type: Pinned invertebrate (dried pinned insects)
The Natural History Museum

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