Exposed: Pet ant trade a dangerous and costly hazard
26 August, 2021
An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.
An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.
Australia’s Ashmore Reef is a sanctuary for migratory seabirds and green sea turtles, but a deadly predator has made it onto the island and is putting native wildlife at risk.
Watch video Our Work | Biosecurity Learning from past mistakes Frank Teodo lives on the edge of world heritage listed rainforest. Since yellow crazy ants
Probably introduced into Australia by early European settlers tropical fire ants are highly aggressive and attack any intruder who disturbs their nest.
An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.
Australia’s Ashmore Reef is a sanctuary for migratory seabirds and green sea turtles, but a deadly predator has made it onto the island and is putting native wildlife at risk.
Watch video Our Work | Biosecurity Learning from past mistakes Frank Teodo lives on the edge of world heritage listed rainforest. Since yellow crazy ants
Probably introduced into Australia by early European settlers tropical fire ants are highly aggressive and attack any intruder who disturbs their nest.
An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.
Australia’s Ashmore Reef is a sanctuary for migratory seabirds and green sea turtles, but a deadly predator has made it onto the island and is putting native wildlife at risk.
Watch video Our Work | Biosecurity Learning from past mistakes Frank Teodo lives on the edge of world heritage listed rainforest. Since yellow crazy ants
Probably introduced into Australia by early European settlers tropical fire ants are highly aggressive and attack any intruder who disturbs their nest.
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