What Ants Do When It Rains
WouterDuring rainy season, you may notice ants scurrying about inside your home. These ants are resilient creatures and have evolved several ways to keep dry.
Ants build underground tunnels to help with drainage. They also build shallow nests to keep from getting wet. In some cases, ants build mounds made of special sand. Those mounds have the advantage of signaling to other ants that rain is on its way.
Some ants even build elaborate ant hills to help them deal with flooding. These ant hills have hundreds of tiny openings and can help keep water out.
These ants can survive underwater for a short period of time. They also have a fancy little device to help them float on water. It’s called a raft. They weave together to create a floating device to help them survive in the flood.
Another clever trick that ants use to survive rain is to build a floating device for their nest. When the rain stops, they will move their babies inside. They also create air pockets in the nest to keep the water out.
The ant may even build a new nest in a place unaffected by flooding. This will help them avoid having to get a flood insurance policy.
Ants also have a special feature called spiracles, which are small holes on the outside of their bodies that they use for breathing. These holes help them to avoid drowning.
Some ants even create a raft out of their bodies. This will keep them alive for a week or two.
