Amazing Video: Deconstructing an Ant Colony: 40 Tons of Earth & 26 Feet Deep

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The discussion focuses on the impressive feat of an ant colony that moved 40 tons of earth and excavated tunnels reaching depths of 26 feet. Participants express fascination with the process, highlighting the scientific significance of studying ant behavior and colony structures. There is a humorous mention of an ant attempting to bite through a plastic tube during the observation, and a reference to the colony being "deconstructed" for research purposes, likening it to a famous unsolved mystery. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the remarkable capabilities of ants and the value of such scientific explorations.
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Facinating! I loved it..unfortunately it ended and was not the whole thing.
 
LOL stupid red ant trying to bite through the plastic tube.
 
So they did a Jimmy Hoffa on the whole colony? Well, it's for science.
 
Ive seen that before on tv, but its quite amazing.
 

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