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Al Fischer gives a field lecture with an improvised
sketch board. |
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I know, you're thinking, "Who are these people that
take pictures of rocks?" Well maybe you would too if they
were some of the coolest rocks on earth. Afterall, these rocks are
from the impact that killed the dinosaurs.
This is a differentiated clast with a dolomitic interior and
limestone shell. Hmmm... |
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Reubs with Al Fischer (center) and David King (right) at the
Armenia Road Cut outcrop, Belize. That's Tim in the background on the
left, gathering a sample. |
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A leaf cutter soldier. The picture doesn't do
a good job on showing its true size. These things are like gorillas! |
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Leaf cutter nest. It's quite an operation,
really. Like airmen loading a C-5A Galaxy cargo plane, the ants
haul in their goods. I was surprised at how large the opening
is. I'd like to see how they handle rain. |
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Look carefully at this picture, and you can actually see two
paths that the ants have worn into the soil! They merge
together then continue off to the upper right. Who would have
thought that such tiny feet could make such a noticeable trail. |
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It's clear how the ants handle enemies. Here's a leaf cutter soldier on the war path! Tim
found a HUGE ant nest, and when a park ranger stomped on it, the troops
rose to the occasion. This one clamped into Tim's boot with its
tremendous jaws, and wouldn't let go for anything. Note the heavy
boot lace (that's no thin, wimpy shoe lace!). |
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Sergio handing our candy to a group of kids. Bill
and Sho are in the left background. |
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Sunset. The final picture of the trip. |
