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How ants thwarted lions on the African savanna.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cummings, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

An invasive ant species in Kenya has disrupted the ecosystem of the African savanna, leading to a chain reaction of effects. The ants have displaced native ants that protect acacia trees, causing elephants to overgraze and denude the landscape. This has resulted in lions losing their hiding spots and being forced to switch to hunting buffalo instead of zebras. The study highlights the complexity of ecosystems and the interconnectedness of species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175047267
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