Page 49 - The Miracle in the Ant

Actually, a similar situation exists in the whole of the animal world.
We meet creatures who display a very superior intellect, although they
have neither an independent mind nor the capacity for judgement. The
ant is one of the most striking of these and like other animals, acts, in
fact, in accordance with the programme it has been given by the Will
that trains it. It reflects the Wisdom and power of Possessor of that Will,
that is, Allah.
Now, let us continue reviewing the superior skills of ants with this
basic knowledge.

The Attas’ Interesting Defence Methods
Medium-sized workers of the leaf cutter ant colony spend almost all
their days in carrying leaves. It becomes difficult for them to protect
themselves during this process, because they secure the leaves with the
chins that they use for protecting themselves. Then, if they are not able
to protect themselves, who does?
It has been observed that leaf cutter worker ants walk around with
smaller size workers all the time. At first, it was thought that this was ac-
cidental. Then, the cause for this was researched and the finding, which
was the result of a long analysis, was an
astonishing example of cooperation.
Medium-sized ants, given the task of
carrying leaves use an interesting de-
fence system against a hostile type of fly.
This hostile fly has chosen a special
place to lay its eggs - the head portion of
each ant. The maggot hatching from the
egg would feed on the ant’s head, even-
tually decapitating the ant. Without their
smaller assistants, the worker ants are
defenceless against this fly species that is
always ready to attack. Under normal cir-
cumstances, the ants who, with their scis- Above we see
an Atta, along
sors like sharp jaws, are able to chase
with its small-
away the flies trying to land on them, sized guard,
cannot do this while carrying leaves. carrying a leaf.

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