Did you know that green ants have the ability to spray formic acid? These formidable architects defend their kingdom by ejecting formic acid from their abdomens as a defence tactic 💥 This week is Bugs in My Backyard Week, and we’re encouraging everyone to step outside and explore! If you spot a green ant this week, make sure to 📸 and upload it to iNaturalist.org 🥳 🐛 #bimby #bugsinmybackyard #ant #greenant #ausgeo #insects | Australian Geographic

A Red-winged Blackbird in the midst of active anting, a process of rubbing ants on feathers. These ants release formic acid as a defense mechanism. This acid is a natural antiseptic, aiding in the bird's defense against bacteria and fungi. Video is slow motion and has no sound. | Jocelyn Anderson Photography