The small but mighty ant, capable of carrying 10 to 50 times its bodyweight, is a familiar sight around the globe. They have a reputation amongst humans for being hardworking and selfless. What is less known is their tendency for war. Of course it varies across the 15 thousand or so species of ant: some are ultra defensive, some are aggressive conqueror. Let's zoom in to the ant's world and learn how they fight, UFC style.
Ants have a few weakpoints: the antennae, the eyes, and the legs. These drive the tactics that ants use during combat.
