Southern or red wood ants are the largest of the 51 native ant species in Britain ... After fulfilling their duty, they die. A fertilised young queen may return to her home nest, where workers will ...

There are two main species of wood ants - hairy wood ants and red wood ants. Hairy wood ants are a northern species in the UK, but they are found as far south as mid Wales. They are less fussy ...

Ants live in a caste system, where individuals have specific jobs. The queen lays the eggs while female workers look ... For example, in woodland you may see wood ants. All ants require good weather ...