Ant smuggling yields high profits

The article addresses the phenomenon of wild ant smuggling, particularly the "African harvester ant" species, which is illegally transported from Kenya to Europe. The queen ant's value is estimated at over 200 euros, and keeping them as pets has become increasingly popular in Europe. Smuggling ants is punishable as a form of illegal wildlife trade, despite not being classified as an endangered species under the CITES agreement. However, their illegal transport poses a threat to Kenya's ecosystem, as it prevents queens from establishing new colonies. Smuggling operations are increasingly carried out via mail parcels and luggage. The online trade of wildlife is estimated to be worth billions of dollars, with organized crime groups involved, which calls for stricter regulations to combat it. Additionally, the rising number of ants in Europe due to climate change causes problems such as power outages, as their nests sometimes interfere with electrical boxes.

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