Part of the African Stink Ant family. The Hissing Ant is a nomadic predator that forages out from temporary bivouacs and scoure the surroundings

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Part of the African Stink Ant family. The Hissing Ant is a nomadic predator that forages out from temporary bivouacs and scoure the surroundings for prey they locate with CO2 detectors. They kill and defend themselves with powerful jaws and formic acid 'stings'.

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Size: 4900px × 3135px
Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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