It is often said that humans are social animals. But have you ever wondered if there are other animals that are known for their social behavior? Yes, there are! Ants, termites, bees, butterflies, and moths are all especially social animals. This means that these animals always work together. Whether their goal is finding food, fighting an enemy, or making special food for their queen, these animals work in a group.
Army ants in particular have reached perfection in team building activities. They live in large colonies with more than a million members. From gathering food to caring for their young, they coordinate every single activity.
Despite their brilliant coordination, what caught the eyes of scientists is a particular characteristic. Whenever an army ant is looking for food or anything else and it comes across a gap too wide for it to cross individually, the ant signals for other ants to help out. Immediately, the ants line up and link their bodies from head to tail, forming a bridge through their linked bodies. The first ant is then able to walk on this ant-bridge and cross the gap.