Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival.Įasily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. In the words of the author, 'Once you get to know them, you'll love them'.In the great naturalist tradition of E. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world.

In the great naturalist tradition of E.O.

Secret Lives of Ants by Jae Choe