Gliding Ants

These tropical arboreal ants, Cephalotes atratus, build elaborate nests in the trunks and branches of tall trees, but are sometimes dislodged by strong winds and tropical downpours, or jump to safety when lizards and birds approach. They use their elongated hind legs to steer themselves back to the tree when dislodged.

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