Ants Take Big Bite Out of Big Apple

The video explores the surprising role of ants in New York City, particularly in Manhattan. It highlights how ants help dispose of garbage and control pest populations, contributing to urban sanitation. The presence of carbon 13 in ants, similar to that in human foods, indicates their close interaction with human environments. The video concludes with a humorous note on the ecosystem benefits provided by ants, likening them to tiny urban sanitation engineers.

What is the 'Big Apple' mystery referring to in the video?

• A large animal in the city

• A new Broadway show

• Ants consuming food in the city

• Mike Tyson's latest venture

Which university conducted the research on ants' role in waste disposal?

• Harvard University

• North Carolina State University

• University of California

• New York University

What type of carbon is found in ants living close to humans?

• Carbon 12

• Carbon 11

• Carbon 13

• Carbon 14

How do ants contribute to urban ecosystems according to the video?

• By building nests

• By cleaning up garbage

• By producing honey

• By pollinating flowers

What humorous advice is given about dropped food?

• Wash it and eat it

• Eat it if it's been less than 5 seconds

• Throw it away immediately

• Leave it for the ants