202: Honeypot Ants

March 15, 2022 00:04:48
202: Honeypot Ants
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202: Honeypot Ants

Mar 15 2022 | 00:04:48

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

Imagine you’re an ant living in an arid climate. There’s no grocery stores! How do you keep enough food on hand for when things are scarce? You won’t believe it. Watch the below IF YOU DARE Amy’s Sources: Nat Geo: Honeypot Ants Alexanderwild.com Ants Myrmecocystus

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