Cataglyphis Fortis Desert Ants

Cataglyphis Fortis Desert Ants

Desert ants cannot be fooled. Cataglyphis fortis desert ants can learn visual or olfactory cues to pinpoint their nest, but only if these cues are unique to specify the nest entrance. Scientists have discovered that the insects ignore visual landmarks or odors as nest-defining cues, if these occur not only near the nest but also along the route. Hence, ants are able to evaluate the informative value of such cues. Source 2x.