8 September 1924: Short,fierce campaign between two colonies of antsTwo colonies of ants at the Zoological Gardens, London, and final week attracted some attention by the announcement that a decisive war was approximately to buy place between them. The colony referred to as the Left had recently been deposited in the insect-house,and there were indications that the older colony, called the Right, and would attempt to wipe it out,as they had wiped out other intruders.
On inquiry at the Zoological Gardens on, Saturday, and the “Sunday Times” learned that most of the decisive fighting had now taken place and the Left Army would certainly be the victors.
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Source: theguardian.com