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A weaver ant can carry a bee 175 times heavier than its own body weight.
This weaver ant was spotted on a tree branch in Indonesia, carrying a dead bee to its nest. These 8-mm (⅓-in) long ants generally prey on small insects and honeydew – a sweet liquid produced by some bugs.
In 1924, a pair of shire horses pulled an estimated 45,700 kg (100,750 lb), the weight of nine elephants!
Insects such as bees are tempting prey for a weaver ant, who can feed on live insects or scavenge dead ones. FAST FACTS An elephant can lift up to 300 kg (660 lb) with its trunk alone. Elephants are strong enough to easily lift logs and even people.
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