First discovered in Australia in the 1980s after probably arriving on a cargo ship, aggressive yellow crazy ants spray formic acid when aggravated, and have devastated populations of frogs, lizards and ground-nesting birds.
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Australia's push to defeat the yellow crazy ant
The yellow crazy ant is an invasive species currently threatening wildlife in several parts of Australia Source: AAP
First discovered in Australia in the 1980s after probably arriving on a cargo ship, aggressive yellow crazy ants spray formic acid when aggravated, and have devastated populations of frogs, lizards and ground-nesting birds.
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By Phil Mercer
Presented by Svetlana Printcev
Source: SBS
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