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Some ants farm fungus and herd aphids. Agriculture figured out early.

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Leafcutter ants cultivate fungus as a food source, maintaining “gardens” like agriculture. Other ants protect aphids and “milk” them for honeydew—an insect version of livestock.

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Some ants farm fungus and herd aphids. Agriculture figured out early. | SmartAss Facts