8. Ants Changing Nesting Patterns Before Rain
Ants are known to adjust their nesting behaviors in response to environmental cues, such as changes in humidity levels. A study published in the *Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences* observed that harvester ant colonies modify their foraging activity based on relative humidity, which can be influenced by impending rainfall. This suggests that ants may alter their nest-building and foraging behaviors to mitigate the effects of increased moisture. (royalsocietypublishing.org)