25/06/2025
Insect Week continues! 🐜
Did you know ants are among the most abundant species on Earth? These tiny but mighty guys play a vital role in the health of ecosystems.
As decomposers, ants feed on organic waste, insects and dead animals, helping to keep the environment clean. They’re also important prey for birds and other insect-eating animals. Ants are master builders too, digging intricate tunnels that aerate the soil and support plant growth.
Have you seen the leafcutter ant colony at Shepreth Wildlife Park? These incredible ants can carry up to 50 times their body weight! But they don’t eat the leaves, instead they use them to grow a special fungus in underground gardens. Leafcutter ants have been farming millions of years before humans even existed! 🌿
