Wild About is a celebration of the flora and fauna commonly found in our cities. Instead of fact sheets, this space will showcase books, art, music, societies, and whimsical objects about urban-adaptable plants and animals. If you would like to see your favorite urban-oriented plant or animal featured, please email us at info at localecology dot org. Image: Unknown species of ant, Fossil Butte National Monument, WY by Sam Droege via USGS Bee Lab Flickr ( source ) Have you ever collected ants? Almost two years ago I joined the Your Wild Life team on an ant collecting expedition in Riverside Park . The preferred bait for park ants is pecan sandies! I learned how to capture ants with tweezers -- squeeze gently. Image: Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City cover via Your Wild Life ( source ) A great resource about New York City ants is Dr. Eleanor’s Book of Common Ants of New York City . Dr. Eleanor is a member of the Your Wild Life Team. You can downlo