This insect can devour everything in its path—meet the army ant. "Army ant" refers to over 200 species known for their aggressive, predatory foraging behavior called raiding. During a raid, a massive number of ants forage simultaneously over a limited area. Army ants are opportunistic hunters, preying on a variety of small animals like insects, reptiles, and even small mammals. Once they locate prey, they attack with swift precision, overwhelming their targets with sheer numbers and devouring them alive, stripping them down to the bone. In one instance, an army ant group formed a bridge using their own bodies to raid a wasp nest. They exhibit incredible cooperation and organization, with different castes within the colony fulfilling specific roles: workers, soldiers with massive jaws for defense, and a queen who lays eggs to sustain the colony's population.

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