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Ants as a Model of Preparedness, Mitigation, and Recovery in Disaster Risk Reduction
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- 1. Department of Zoology, North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India.
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- 1. Department of Zoology, North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India.
- 2. Research Student, Meghalaya, India.
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Abstract: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) necessitates systems that are proactive, flexible, and community-focused. Nature provides excellent examples of such systems, particularly the social behaviour of ants. This research examines how ants exemplify the four fundamental components of disaster risk reduction (DRR): mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Ant colonies employ risk-reduction tactics, including structural planning, resource management, division of labour, and cooperative recovery, to exhibit effective and sustainable disaster management procedures. By researching ant behaviour using a catastrophe risk reduction paradigm, the paper provides valuable insights into how biomimicry might be integrated into human disaster preparedness and resilience.
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- 10.54105/ijz.B2925.05021025
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2025-10-15Manuscript received on 01 September 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 29 September 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 09 October 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 October 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 October 2025.
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