Nature is amazing: Trap-Jaw Ants

Written by on July 22nd, 2008 in Uncategorized.

Another natural wonder. This time brought to you by ants. Trap-jaw ants use their jaws to propel themselves into the air to evade predators. They can achieve heights of just over 8cm. That translates into a 40ft vertical for an average size human.

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Original Article: http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/1153-nature-is-amazing-trap-jaw-ants

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