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.
Link stolen from Kottke.
Source: Signal vs. Noise
Original Article: http://www.37signals.com/svn/posts/1153-nature-is-amazing-trap-jaw-ants