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How do ants dig tunnels?

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As the population grows, ants dig more tunnels for the increased traffic and new Chambers to store the eggs and Larvae.

Digging holes can be hard to work. To remove a pile of dirt 6 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches long requires 500,000 loads of dirt.

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they use their hands since they can carry about 20 times their own weight

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with their antennas and legs

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