The Nuclear Bunker Full of Cannibal Ants

A colony of wood ants fell into an abandoned Cold War bunker in Poland, surviving without a queen or larvae by maintaining their nest and resorting to cannibalism. Researchers discovered this unique situation and provided a way for the ants to return to their original colony. The study highlights the ants' adaptability and survival strategies under extreme conditions.

What unusual circumstances did the wood ants find themselves in?

How did the researchers gain access to the bunker where the ants were located?

What was the primary food source for the wood ants in the bunker?

Describe the behavior of wood ants during the spring as mentioned in the text.

What solution did the researchers implement to help the bunker ants reunite with their original colony?