Monday, August 26, 2024

NPR News: These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there

These ants quietly took over Manhattan — and they're not stopping there
New York: The city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of and more recently ... home to a mysterious ant spreading across the city — before continuing across metropolitan and even state lines. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce joins host Regina G. Barber to trace the MahattAnts' takeover, explain why they're an interesting invasive species case study. Plus, how everyday people can get involved in research efforts to learn more about these critters. Read more of Nell's ManhattAnt story here. And if you like this story, check out our story on ant amputation! Interested in hearing more animal news? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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