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Ants Build a Fortress and Tunnel System
If rain does come into their tunnel system, it will pass through without pooling. Heavy rains, however, can wash out ant nests. While ants can ride out the rain, they will start looking for a better place to call home as soon as the rain subsides.

this is just for people who are lazy and wondering
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Thanks ... Very informative ! :~)
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your welcome
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When it rains, ant nests may be flooded, especially if they are shallow or built in areas prone to heavy rainfall. However, most ant species have evolved strategies to survive these conditions. Some ants may build elevated nest entrances or structures to prevent water from entering, while others might form rafts or move to drier locations within or outside their nest.
Here's a more detailed look at how ants deal with rain:
1. Nest Structures and Adaptations:
Raised Entrances:
Many ant species build mounds or raised structures around their nests, acting like natural flood defenses.
Intricate Tunnel Systems:
Ants often create complex underground tunnels that can channel water away from the main colony.
"S" Bends:
Some ants build underground chambers with "S" bends that trap air, preventing water from flooding deeper areas.
Soldier Ants as Stoppers:
Some ant species, like mangrove ants, will use soldier ants to block the nest entrance with their heads, preventing water from entering.
Water Collection and Elimination:
Some ants have been observed collecting excess water and releasing it outside the nest, either through urination or vomiting, according to a post on Quora.
2. Rafts and Relocation:
Floating Rafts:
Fire ants and some other species are known to form rafts using tightly packed workers, allowing them to float on water and keep the brood and queen safe.
Relocation:
In severe floods, entire ant colonies may relocate to drier locations, potentially moving to your home if they find suitable cracks or entry points.
3. Nest Stability and Survival:
Deep Nests:
Ant nests in desert environments are often deep, allowing water to soak into the top layers of soil before it reaches the colony.
Adaptability:
Ants are resilient and adaptable, and they have evolved various mechanisms to deal with rain and flooding, including the ability to survive temporary flooding or to relocate to drier areas
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Firsty, well found from two years ago 👍
The scientific study of ants is called myrmecology. It's a branch of entomology.
Are you a Myrnecologist ?
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1. I searched it up
2. I HAVE A FEAR OF ANTS (Myrmecophobia)
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Still, a nice long answer
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also I wanna be a Ornithologist
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There are some scary birds out there
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I don't give a shit
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Look up the Cassowary ! 😱
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The cassowary is usually considered to be the world’s most dangerous bird, at least where humans are concerned, although ostriches and emus can also be dangerous.

Cassowaries are shy and they are usually hard to spot, at least in their natural rain forest habitats. They are not overly aggressive, and attacks are rare. But they can do a lot of damage if they are provoked or angered. Cassowary attacks have occasionally been deadly, including one which occurred in 2019, at a private collection of caged birds in Florida.

Cassowaries are native to Northern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. The family Casuariidae includes three living cassowary species, all of the genus Casuarius:

Casuarius casuarius. The southern, or double-wattled cassowary, with a bright blue head, two red wattles, and black feathers, is the largest of the cassowaries. Their habitat is the lowland rainforest, and occasionally they are found in eucalyptus forests or forested swamps.
Casuarius unappendiculatus. The dwarf cassowary is smaller than the other two species of cassowary, usually weighing around 50 pounds. Their habitat is at a higher altitude, and they are generally found in more steep mountainous terrain.

It’s not hard to imagine that cassowaries are descended from dinosaur ancestors. The largest cassowaries can stand as high as six feet and weigh up to 160 pounds. These large birds cannot fly, but their extremely powerful legs propel them at great speeds. They are strong swimmers and can move quickly on both land and water. Cassowaries have been clocked running as fast as 31 miles per hour through the rain forest.

Their powerful legs also help them jump high, up to 7 feet straight into the air. Their legs are also used for delivering strong kicks, and they can use their sharp dagger-like claws, up to 4 inches long, to slice and puncture any animal that is a threat, including humans.
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Another detailed reply - Just proves there are some scary birds out there !
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It's not that scary
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