38 Photos No One Asked for But Are Quite Interesting Nonetheless

The world is populated with insects. We all know this and respond to it in various ways, ranging from reluctant tolerance to extreme loathing and disgust. We acknowledge their presence in our homes and on our streets but prefer not to see, hear, or smell them lest we be reminded that they are there.

One thing is crucial: These insects never destroy the careful balance of nature by thinking that they are the dominant evolutionary force and not us humans. This is why an ant hill of this size is so alarming. We can tolerate a small ant hill here or there, but they must know their place and not start getting the wrong idea!