Ants carry babies to higher grounds ahead of typhoon Mangkhut

Can insects sense an incoming storm and flee to safety?
Hundreds of ants scuttled across a mountain trail, moving precious larvae and eggs to higher ground.
Hong Kong is bracing for super Typhoon Mangkhut, due to hit on Sunday (September 16, 2018) -- while the US is bracing for Hurricane Florence.
Were the ant moving because their colony had suffered after heavy rain, or can they sense changes in pressure and organise an evacuation ahead of a massive storm?
Siu Ma Shan, Hong Kong
September 13, 2018
Camera: Corinne Vigniel
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Music: Morning Mandolin, Chris Haugen, from KZbin Creator Studio
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