Natural Habitat Shorts on Instagram: "Fun Fact: Anting is when birds (often sparrows, crows, or other songbirds) settle onto an anthill and let ants crawl through their feathers. The ants spray formic acid as a defense, which the birds use to clean and protect their plumage. Crushing the ants tends to attract more as a defense mechanism. Other birds, including parrots and seabirds, have been seen doing it too, but far less often. 🐦‍⬛🐜🧖‍♀️ #naturalhabitatshorts #naturalhab

Adrian Smith on Instagram: "Harpegnathos saltator, one of the coolest ants on earth! I had the chance to film them when I visited Arizona State University a few months ago. Special thanks to Kevin Haight whose finger you see featured here! #entomology"