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Australia's push to defeat the yellow crazy ant

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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

A detection dog called Fury is helping authorities in Australia eradicate the last remaining pockets of aggressive yellow crazy ants. The ants spray formic acid when aggravated.

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A detection dog called Fury is helping authorities in Australia eradicate the last remaining pockets of aggressive yellow crazy ants. The ants spray formic acid when aggravated.

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