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Why Do Some Bird Species “Bathe in Ants”?

The behavior of some bird species engaging in "anting" is a unique and still mysterious phenomenon that scientists are studying. However, there are several main hypotheses proposed to explain this ...

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The War to Eradicate Acid-Spraying Crazy Ants

Crazy Yellow Ants Have Killed 30 Million Crabs and Threaten Many Wildlife Species, Prompting Australia to Use Advanced Technology and Drones for Control.Despite their small size, crazy yellow ants (Anoplolepis ...

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Invasive termites threaten native wildlife in Texas

An invasive ant species capable of secreting harmful formic acid is threatening native wildlife in Texas.Originating from Argentina and Brazil, the Tawny Crazy Ant (Nylanderia fulva) has "hitchhiked" across oceans ...