Global Trade in African Ants Surges, Raising Ecological Concerns
Thousands of African Giant Harvester Ant queens are being smuggled to Europe, prompting legal action and warnings about environmental impact.
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Thousands of African Giant Harvester Ant queens are being smuggled to Europe, prompting legal action and warnings about environmental impact.
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