In ant battles, large size is not as advantageous as large numbers. This Pheidole soldier ant proved no match for the hordes of Tetramorium sericeiventre that zealously defend their territory against any incursion. St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa
The biggest enemies of ants are usually other ants, as competition for limited food and space is often intense. Here, two Tetramorium workers have killed a Pheidole from a neighboring nest. St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa
An unfortunate Opsithopsis respiciens strobe ant has been discovered in the treetop territory of Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ants and is summarily executed. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
