The Leaf-Cutter Ants are Underground Farmers
The Leaf-Cutter Ants are part of a farming colony, that grows fungus in special sections of the underground nest. The fungus is grown to feed the colony of ants. The specialized fungus needs decaying plant materials to grow. So the ants go out into the rainforest, cut chunks of leaves, return to colony, feed the fungus so it will grow.
Learn more about the Leaf-Cutter Ant in the Wildlife in Central America 1 photo and information book by Cyril Brass.
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