CRAZY ANT BITE!

The video explores the fascinating world of leafcutter ants in Costa Rica's Oso Peninsula. It highlights their complex societies, impressive nest-building skills, and the trails they create in the rainforest. The host, Coyote Peterson, embarks on an adventure to find a leafcutter ant nest and interact with the soldier ants. He conducts an experiment to test the strength of their mandibles by allowing an ant to bite him, demonstrating their power and the pain they can inflict. The video concludes with safety tips for those encountering these ants in the wild.

What is the primary activity of leafcutter ants as described in the video?

• Building nests

• Cutting leaves

• Hunting insects

• Collecting seeds

What makes the leafcutter ants' trails unique in the rainforest?

• They are used by humans

• They are made by other animals

• They are visible from space

• They are created by the ants themselves

What precaution does the narrator take before approaching the ant nest?

• Uses insect repellent

• Rolls up pant legs

• Carries a stick

• Wears gloves

How does the narrator describe the strength of the leafcutter ant's mandibles?

• As only useful for carrying leaves

• As weak and ineffective

• As similar to a bee sting

• As capable of cutting through skin

What is the narrator's goal during the ant bite experiment?

• To avoid being bitten

• To last 60 seconds under the bite

• To capture multiple ants

• To find the queen ant

What advice does the narrator give about encountering leafcutter ants in the wild?

• Pay attention to your surroundings

• Ignore them completely

• Capture them for study

• Approach them closely

On the ant power scale, how does the narrator rank the leafcutter ant?

• As a 3

• As an 8

• As a 10

• As a 5