Bullet ants (Paraponera clavata) Tambopata National Reserve Puerto Maldonado Amazon Area Peru

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Paraponera is a genus of ant commonly known as the lesser giant hunting ant, conga ant, or bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), named on account of its powerful and potent sting, which is said to be as painful as being shot with a bullet

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Location: Tambopata National Reserve Puerto Maldonado Amazon Area Peru
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Keywords: amazon, ants, bullet, clavata, maldonado, national, paraponera, peru, puerto, rainforest, reserve, tambopata