City of Leafcutter AntsBy: Amy Hevron Tunnel under the rainforest floor into the bustling metropolis of the leafcutter ants, each with a different job to do. Leafcutter ants are masters at building and running their city. With a population to rival NYC, they employ builders, farmers, nannies, cleaners, and even pharmacists! Brave foragers venture into the trees to bring back slices of leaf to keep the fungus crops growing, while those at home expand the citys tunnel network