Ants — the tiny targets of a growing global biopiracy threat to SA

Daily Maverick

Foreign nationals sentenced for smuggling live ants from Kenya, highlighting global biopiracy issue. South African ants targeted by traffickers for exotic pet market. Ant species from South Africa found on online store in Europe, potentially available in Germany. Emerging problem of international live ant smuggling, with South Africa a target. Ant species popular among hobbyists and possibly smugglers.
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