A pile of Rhytidoponera victoriae pupae in the brood nest. The silken cocoons protect the pupae from desiccation, among other threats. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Ant nests house more than just ants! Here, a springtail poses with its much larger host. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Ants fight over the rich resources in a fresh pile of Emu feces. In ant battles numbers usually prevail over size, and in this case the larger Rhytidoponera was killed by her opponents. Tower Hill Reserve, Victoria, Australia.
