Next on NOVA: "Master of the Killer Ants"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/ants

Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m.

(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary. Broadcast in
high definition where available.)

Deep within a termite mound in Africa, soldier termites spring into
action, slicing their smaller opponents in half with a snap of their
powerful jaws. But the attacking army ants use strategy to overwhelm
the defenders. Little do these six-legged combatants know that their
marching orders come from a drought-plagued human village that is
counting on them to drive out the termites.

Although known for their ruthless aggression, army ants also have a
beneficial side. The Mofu people of northern Cameroon, who call the
local species of red army ants "jaglavak," traditionally exploit
this. Filmed in high definition with advanced macro-shooting
techniques, NOVA's "Master of the Killer Ants" tells the story of the
Mofu's intimate relationship not only with jaglavak but with other
insects.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

Jaglavak, Prince of Insects

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ants/mofu.html

A Western visitor describes the Mofu's ancient alliance with this
roaming red ant.

Being Queen

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ants/queen.html

Nature's queens -- among ants, bees, naked mole rats, etc. --
have it made. Or do they?

Bugs You Can Eat

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ants/bugs.html

Fried dragonflies. Greasy tarantulas. Fat, juicy witchetty grubs.
Find out what they taste like here.

Amazing Ant Game

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ants/game.html

Match eight ants -- the trap jaw and honey pot among them -- to
their unique behaviors.

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

http://www.pbs.org/nova/ants