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Lord of the Ants

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Watch the Program
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Conversation With E.O. Wilson
Find out in this interview with Wilson about the study of biophilia, a concept Wilson defines as humans' innate tendency to focus on living -- as opposed to inanimate -- things, and see how it relates to the natural world. (Grades 9-12)

The Boy Naturalist
Read in this excerpt from Wilson's autobiography about how his boyhood explorations in the Alabama woods and his fondness of snakes led to his career as a naturalist. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Man of Ideas
Learn about some of Wilson's most significant contributions in these brief descriptions of 12 of his books. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Amazing Ants Game
See eight different types of ants and match them to their habits and abilities in this interactive game. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Lord of the Ants
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