The wayward southern continent of Australia is famous for the strange and relictual creatures that have evolved in nearly complete isolation. The ants are no exception. Australia's ant fauna is both diverse and exceptionally abundant, with a host of species found nowhere else.
A giant Australian bull ant, Myrmecia nigriscapa, threatens the photographer with her impressive mandibles. These ants are visual predators, their large eyes help them navigate and locate prey. Wilson's Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.
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A giant Australian bull ant, Myrmecia nigriscapa, threatens the photographer with her impressive mandibles. These ants are visual predators, their large eyes help them navigate and locate prey. Wilson's Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.
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