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.    Production Host: 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 If you would like to visit Hardcastle Crags you can find out more here www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]    Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt