Polyrhachis sokolova is a species of ant from Australia and New Guinea[1] that recently was discovered to be capable of surviving tidal inundations.

Researchers at the James Cook University gained attention in 2006 after finding and reporting this behavior.

[2] Polyrhachis sokolova nests in mud in mangrove swamps, regularly inundated by rising tides.

This lifestyle calls for regular moving of their eggs, larvae and cocoons to stay ahead of water trickling into the nest passages.

A large amount of effort is expended on repairing water damage after each high tide.