Ants

Are ants pests . . . or complex and fascinating creatures? You decide! In this BrainPOP UK movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the intricate world of ants. In this educational, animated movie you’ll find out which other insects ants are related to, and what makes them different from most other creepy-crawlies. Learn the parts of an ant’s body, and see the unbelievable way that they breathe - without lungs! Find out how they live and work together in a colony and how they communicate to each other. Discover the various jobs that ants perform, and which members of the colony live longest and shortest. Finally, learn about a few of the stranger species of ant - including which ones keep slaves and herd caterpillars! Sophisticated or not, we bet you still don’t want them in your house!

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