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Leafcutter ants

I was walking back home when I noticed a row of leaf-cutting ants moving fast. These ants are very aggressive and have large and strong mandibules to capture their food and defend themselves against predators.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Brazil
Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Copyright: © Guilherme Gonsalez