The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants

Beneath the trees at Hardcastle Crags, millions of tiny workers are busy building a city of their own. Follow Rosie Holdsworth down to the forest floor, as she meets the northern hairy wood ants and discovers busy motorways, high-rise homes, and even an onsite food production line. ProductionHost: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Nikki Ruck Sound Recordist : Jesus Gomez Sound Design : Nikki Ruck  Contributors : Anthony Arak Steve Blacksmith Alice James photo credit : ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris

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