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[-] unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

Why am I not surprised such a creature was found in Australia of all places?

[-] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

was my first thought as well

[-] KnightOfOldEmpire@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

"Parry this you filthy casual!"

[-] myfavouritename@beehaw.org 6 points 2 days ago

The paper itself has a really well put together video explaining the situation. It also has a real-time shot of the ant being slung upwards very fast.

Thanks for the link.

[-] Vanth@reddthat.com 7 points 2 days ago

A catapult, a ballista, a trebuchet, they're real sloppy with their siege weaponry.

[-] justaman123@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

So wait why does the ant bite the spider web? Are the like ah fuck spider webs better get rid of this junk.

[-] yogthos@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

it must be triggering some reflex

[-] vivalapivo@lemmy.today 5 points 2 days ago
this post was submitted on 23 Jun 2026
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