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#1 Offline Ernteameise - Posted June 1 2023 - 12:08 PM

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Has anyone seen this amazing book yet?

 

I have been fascinated by army ants since I was a little kid and watched a German nature documentary where the camera man was attacked by army ants.

My mum then told me some gruesome horror stories about how terrible these tiny hunters are.

 

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It has just arrived from Amazon, and I am thrilled.

It is utterly gorgeous, with stunning pictures.

It will be go straight onto my "To Read Very Soon" list.

 

I will also write a review here when I have finished reading.

 

But my first impression is "awesome".

 

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Am I the only one when seeing pictures like this thinking "this is exactly what I have done, I would also have had one of them climb on my finger and see it bite"?


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#2 Offline futurebird - Posted June 1 2023 - 12:18 PM

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IDK if I need to experience the Dorymyrmex's bite... but I'd totally risk it with Dynomyrmex. They are like giant versions of the carpenter ants I grew up with and make me feel like a little kid again just excited to see a BIG ANT.

I think with the army girls I'd be more worried about my socks being tucked in... 

I have this book to and it's my favorite kind of science book. Lots of images but it also has some really top-notch information... it's not going to be talking down to you as you read it. 


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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 1 2023 - 12:45 PM

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I also have this book. Its literally the army ant bible.
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#4 Offline gcsnelling - Posted June 2 2023 - 6:32 AM

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Although I do not have this book I have heard nothing but good about it.


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