Episode · 23 September 2026

Saharan Silver Ant: The Ant That Runs on 60 °C Sand at the Hottest Hour of the Day

Name: Saharan Silver Ant: The Ant That Runs on 60 °C Sand at the Hottest Hour of the Day
Uploaded: 2026-09-23
Duration: 3 min 4 s
Description: The Saharan silver ant forages on sand hotter than 60 °C at the hottest hour of the day, running up to 108 body lengths a second.

The Saharan silver ant forages on sand hotter than 60 °C at the hottest hour of the day, running up to 108 body lengths a second.

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