Queen ants aren't the rulers of a colony so much as the ovaries, in some species laying hundreds to thousands of eggs per day. Here's a gallery of ant queens from around the world.
I tried to photograph a very active Grey #Fantail at #Jerrabomberra yesterday evening. Only one shot was in focus, but I like how it showcases their boundless energy.
An Eastern Long-necked #Turtle (Chelodina longicollis) was crossing the footpath at #Jerrabomberra Wetlands here in #Canberra yesterday and immediately retreated into its shell when it saw us.
One eye was monitoring carefully to see if we were still there.
I don't think I have ever done an #introduction, and since I've moved from Mastodon.au over to my own instance, I thought why not now.
I work in IT supporting small and medium size businesses across Australia.
I live in the inner north of #canberra love public transport, and I am part of Living Streets Canberra, which advocates for better walking infrastructure.
I do play video games, and am a huge fan of Sonic. I also take photos.