Bulldog+Ant

=(Red) Bulldog Ant=

(Myrmecia gulosa)
The Red Bulldog Ant lives only in Australia and build their nests in sandy ground, urban areas, forests, or woodlands. It can grow up to 3 cm. in length and has a long, strong jaw. They're usually bright red or orange and lives for only a few weeks, but the queen can live up to three years. They mainly feeds on bees, wasps, other ants, and insects. This bulldog ant has no relationship with humans unless you count the fact that if you get too close to their nest they'll attack you! They are currently common, only in Australia, so no fear of letting these guys go extinct. Scientists have discovered that the bulldog ant may have evolved from wasp-like creatures up to 140 million years ago. The bulldog ant has been known for its deadly reputation of being able to kill almost any animal if it gets even one lucky dose of poison from its stinger.

Information provided from www.faunanet.gov.au/factfile.cfm?fact_ID=251, ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0705/feature6/index.html, Author unavailable_Weird and Wild Creatures_International Masters Publishers,date unavailable