Recent floods and the installation of artificial turf had forced Ant Colony 307B to relocate at a far corner of an artichoke field. The ant army acted as a unit to move every member from the arterial twists and turns of the now drenched network of their former home.
Moving the queen ant with her arsenal of
ant larvae and drones had proved to be most interesting. Trudging
through soggy tunnels had revealed an unknown treasure of collected artwork. Minute paint chips, grains of paprika, and tiny shreds of colored paper lined walls of the queen’s chamber.
The treasure remained behind as the tunnels collapsed.
Just how extensive is an ant colony/hill? Watch this video (if you have Adobe Flash Player).
2015? These words were chosen by Delores Under the Porch Light who set up the Wednesday Words writing, always fun.This was to challenge bloggers who want to be challenged. River has taken up the mantle and provides amazing words.
