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Formica rufa

life science Maturity 5-7

Red wood ants live in the woods.

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Ant-hill-in-Rila.jpg
They build big nests of sticks. These ants are red and black. They can spray a liquid to stay safe.
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Formica rufa on patrol.jpg
They like to eat sweet food from tiny bugs. Can you find a nest in the trees?

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Formica rufa on patrol.jpg
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Formica rufa nest 2.jpg
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