SURVIVAL STRATEGY: This island of ants was spotted in flood water caused by Florence in Lumberton, NC. We saw a lot of these little islands during flooding in SC in 2015. A USC Biology Professor told us it's simply a survival strategy. The ants create a raft and float until they find dry land to build a new mound. | Fox Carolina News
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Fire ants form a giant raft to survive flooding *Ants link together to form floating rafts (queen and larvae at the center) *Their waxy bodies repel water *Submerged ants rotate above the waterline so they don’t drown *They’ll float like this until they hit something dry Source: http://bit.ly/2NNbmIF | Oxford University Scientific Society
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EEEEEEEEK! Here's one of the many fire ant piles now floating in Harvey flood waters. The colony surrounds their queen and forms a 'protective island' to survive. | FOX 4 News
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Did you know fire ants can form floating rafts to survive floods? P.S. if disturbed they still and will bite! To avoid bites, stay out of flooded waters. If you must enter these areas, watch for floating fire ant clusters, keep a safe distance, and wear protective clothing. Don’t forget to protect your pets, too! After recent heavy rain and flooding, many areas still have standing water on roads and in swales. Keep children and pets away from standing water, as it might be contaminated with poll
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