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How Poachers Shifted Focus to Ants and Other Small Wildlife

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For years, poachers were known for killing elephants and rhinos for ivory and horns. But now, they have a new target—ants. Yes, ants. Quietly and under the radar, ants have become one of the most sought-after animals in illegal wildlife trade. A queen ant can sell for as much as Ksh176,148 (€1,200) in European black ma

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For years, poachers were known for killing elephants and rhinos for ivory and horns. But now, they have a new target—ants. Yes, ants. Quietly and under the radar, ants have become one of the most sought-after animals in illegal wildlife trade. A queen ant can sell for as much as Ksh176,148 (€1,200) in European black ma

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