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.

Supplied photo released Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 of a yellow crazy ant in the Northern Territory. The yellow crazy ant is one of several invasive ant specie Source: AAP

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Australia's push to defeat the yellow crazy ant

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