This vivid stock image provides a close-up look at red wood ants, Formica rufa, busily tending to their nest within the crevices of a dead tree, bathe

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This vivid stock image provides a close-up look at red wood ants, Formica rufa, busily tending to their nest within the crevices of a dead tree, bathed in warm sunlight. The detailed shot captures the intricate social behavior and natural habitat of these industrious insects, highlighting their importance in forest ecosystems.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Forest in Denmark
Photo credit: © Andreas Altenburger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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