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Why Do Ants Build Mounds Before Rain? The Tiny Flood Defence Beneath Our Feet

Ants building a raised soil mound around their nest before rain to help protect the entrance from water.

Why Do Ants Build Mounds Before Rain? The Tiny Flood Defence Beneath Our Feet Introduction: Do Ants Really Know When Rain Is Coming? You may have noticed a sudden change around an ant nest when the monsoon is approaching. Ants seem busier. Soil looks freshly moved. A small pile grows around the entrance. It is […]