An acrobat ant with larvae in the nest. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Texas, USA.
The fate of most animals that die on land, including this meadowlark, is to be consumed quickly by insects. Acrobat ants have cut holes in the carcass and are removing the meat as food for their larvae. Austin, Texas, USA.
Acrobat ant workers tear apart a termite they have caught. Austin, Texas, USA.
