6. Weather Prediction Abilities
Fire ants have an astonishing ability to predict changes in weather, particularly approaching storms and rainfall. Their colonies can detect subtle shifts in barometric pressure and humidity levels up to 24 hours before a meteorological event occurs. This remarkable skill allows them to modify their nest construction and relocate their queen and brood to safer areas well before threatening storms arrive. Researchers have found that fire ant colonies, due to their sensitivity to minute environmental changes, can even predict earthquakes and other natural disasters, leading to studies on using ant behavior as an early warning system.
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