FOR many people this week is about giving your heart to your partner and reminding them of your love and affection.

In the ant world it seems it is no different and this little leaf cutting ant – aptly named Antony – is quite literally giving his queen his heart this year.

Debbie Ryan of Cotswold Wildlife Park captured the precious moment this brave creature made his determined journey to his queen on Valentine’s Day.

The park wanted to celebrate the strength and determination of its leaf cutter ants who can carry up to 50 times their own body weight – equivalent to a human carrying a medium sized van.

Luckily for Antony it is only a candy heart that he is hauling up the vine to his Queen, the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.