Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program has just named its Top 20 "RAP" Stars.
"These species are among the most remarkable and/or threatened animals that Conservation International has encountered in its history" To see what species are on this list please click on the following link:
http://news.discovery.com/animals/insects-rap-star-species-110414.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1
One of these "stars" is the "fish-hook" ant which you see above.
Source of image:http://photogallery.thestar.com/975016
This ant grows to 1.5 cm in length. They get the name "fish-hook" from the fact that when a predator attacks their nest these ants grab each other and this makes it more difficult for a predator to plunder or destroy their nest! Anteaters beware!
