Leafcutter ants have powerful jaws for cutting tough leaves, specialized castes for different jobs, and even enhanced immune systems to cope with the microbial challenges of underground living.

There are at least 55 distinct species of leaf cutter ants, divided into three genera: Acromyrmex, Amoimyrmux, and Atta.

Professor Adam Hart is joined by a team of primary school scientists to explore the fascinating underground world of a leafcutter ... different types of ants, known as castes.

At its heart is a massive, full-scale ant nest, specially designed and built to allow cameras to see its inner workings. The nest is a new home for a million-strong colony of leafcutter ants from ...