Panda ants have unique markings, but they are actually not related to panda bears or ants: they are a type of wasp!

They live by foraging underground for ant larvae and eggs. Because of their small size and non-volant nature, they are frequently undetected even as their range increases. Native to northern ...

These ants link together to form a living raft, taking queens, workers, eggs and larvae for a ride. The collective body tension allows them to float on the water surface until they find dry ground.