Life on Planet Ant - Learning Zone
Professor Adam Hart is joined by a team of primary school scientists to explore the fascinating underground world of a leafcutter ant colony.
Professor Adam Hart is joined by a team of primary school scientists to explore the fascinating underground world of a leafcutter ant colony.
Almost one million ants are transported from Trinidad to the UK and studied in every detail as they reorganise themselves inside an enormous, transparent, man-made nest.
The young scientists get hands-on in their lab, carrying out their own investigations into the lives of these tiny insects - from reproduction to how they fit into the wider ecosystem.
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Inside the colony
A 90 mins 大象传媒 FOUR documentary revealing the incredible lives of these tiny creatures.
Clips
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What ants eat and what eats ants
Duration: 04:33
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Inside an ant colony
Duration: 02:31
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How to build a mini ant nest
Duration: 08:04
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Life cycle of an ant
Duration: 04:07
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Adam Hart |
| Producer | Emma Bond |
| Director | Emma Bond |
| Executive Producer | Katy Jones |
| Executive Producer | Gerald Strother |
Broadcasts
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