Facebook Twitter Pinterest The empty any colony at London’s Natural History Museum. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A family peer into the empty ant colony. Photograph: Martin Belam for the GuardianInsiders at the museum say the queen died some time ago, and that this happens every few years. Russell Bloor (@MoonCat666) Possibly the saddest, most heart breaking "This exhibit is currently out of order" sign ever!! As sad as the demise of the ant colony is, it is unlikely ants will ever shift dinosaurs from the public’s affections as the museum’s number one attraction.

Source: The Guardian October 19, 2016 13:30 UTC