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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Ant Smuggler Was Caught in Kenya – Enthusiasts Might Pay Big Money for Ants

A man was arrested at Nairobi Airport for attempting to smuggle nearly 2,000 African harvester ants, sparking discussion about the demand for these insects among enthusiasts.

Mar 20 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Kiviselg: Russia has launched a spring offensive in Ukraine

Colonel Ants Kiviselg reports that Russia has begun a spring offensive in Ukraine, gaining approximately forty square kilometers over the past week but suffering significant losses.

Mar 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Kiviselg: The intensity of military operations in Ukraine has significantly increased

The intensity of military operations in Ukraine has noticeably increased due to the onset of the Russian forces' spring offensive, according to Colonel Ants Kiviselg.

Mar 20 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

LIVE at 12: Overview of Developments on the Ukraine War Fronts

The Estonian Ministry of Defense will provide an update on the situation in the war against Ukraine during a press conference led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg.

Mar 20 • 05:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scientists created a 'million ant city' to see how it works

Researchers have created an artificial colony of over a million ants to study their behavior and organization, revealing how they function as a coordinated superorganism.

Mar 19 • 23:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man Tried to Smuggle Thousands of Individually Packaged Ants – Here’s Why

Two men are facing charges for attempting to smuggle over two thousand ants in Kenya, where one of them is a Chinese national and the other a Kenyan.

Mar 19 • 18:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Ranking of Pests: What Are the Worst Bugs You Can Find in a House?

The article discusses common household pests, focusing on their potential harm and the implications of their presence in homes.

Mar 19 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The rise of global trafficking in exotic ants: from the African savannah to the Asian black market

The article reports on the increasing illegal trade of exotic ants, highlighted by a recent arrest in Kenya involving a Chinese national and a local accomplice.

Mar 19 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

They intended to smuggle thousands of live ants from Kenya

An attempt to smuggle thousands of live ants from Kenya was uncovered, raising concerns about biosecurity.

Mar 18 • 11:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

$250 for an ant: Why has the 'African harvester' become a treasure for smugglers?

The Kenyan authorities recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 'African harvester' ants, highlighting the illicit trade surrounding this species.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Arrest for... 2,000 Ants: The Strange 'Export' Ring That Concerns Kenyan Authorities

Kenyan authorities arrested a Chinese citizen at Nairobi's airport after discovering over 2,000 live ants hidden in their luggage, revealing an unusual trafficking market for rare insect species.

Mar 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DIRTY ANT SMUGGLING ⟩ Two men were arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants stuffed into capsules

Two men in Kenya were arrested for illegally trafficking living insects, supposedly to meet the demands of ant collectors in Asia and Europe.

Mar 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese national and Kenyan associate charged with illegally smuggling ants

A Chinese national and a Kenyan associate have been charged in Nairobi with illegally smuggling nearly 2,000 ants, highlighting a disturbing rise in wildlife trafficking in Kenya.

Mar 17 • 23:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Two men appear in Nairobi court charged with illegally trading in ants

A Chinese national and a Kenyan have been charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly engaging in the illegal trade of live ants, violating wildlife conservation laws.

Mar 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

'Brisbane is getting a taste of it': fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow

A women's football match in Brisbane was postponed due to the discovery of invasive fire ants in the area, highlighting concerns about the growing threat of this species.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ant Smuggling: Chinese Citizen Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 2,000 Queen Ants from Kenya

A Chinese man was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya to China.

Mar 15 • 13:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Kenya: a Chinese national arrested in Nairobi for trafficking ants

A Chinese national was arrested in Nairobi for attempting to illegally export over 2,000 ants to China, raising concerns over wildlife trafficking regulations.

Mar 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An underground metropolis was found: 40 tons of earth were removed and it had 50 square meters

A fascinating underground structure built by a colony of ants was discovered in Brazil, revealing the impressive biological engineering of these insects.

Mar 14 • 01:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Illegal trafficking of ants: a man was arrested with more than two thousand live specimens in his luggage

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over two thousand live ants, suggesting a link to an international wildlife trafficking network.

Mar 13 • 16:44 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Airport police arrest man with over 2,000 live ants

A man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage.

Mar 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Chinese citizen who was arrested for smuggling 2000 queen ants at an airport in Kenya

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2000 live queen ants out of Kenya, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking networks.

Mar 13 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Chinese man arrested trying to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

A Chinese citizen was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 queen ants in his luggage.

Mar 13 • 11:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Kenya: Chinese National Held at Nairobi Airport Over Ant Smuggling

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 protected queen garden ants.

Mar 13 • 06:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Chinese man arrested in Kenya with 2,000 live queen ants at Nairobi airport

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with over 2,000 live queen ants concealed in his luggage.

Mar 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The Moon is the Smart Ant's Compass

A recent study reveals that a species of night-active ants in Australia can smartly navigate using the moon's changing position.

Mar 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist captures 'army' of ants protecting insects in exchange for food; VIDEO

A biologist in Brazil filmed ants defending a type of insect known as a 'soldier', showcasing a unique mutualistic relationship.

Mar 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Natural History Museum has started ultra-precise scanning of insects with new technology - robot builders are already excited

The Natural History Museum in Estonia has launched a project to create a detailed 3D database of ants using ultra-precise scanning technology, which is accessible to researchers and educators.

Mar 10 • 15:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Amazing trick.. Scientists discover beetles that "disguise themselves in the dress of ants"

Scientists have found that certain rove beetles have developed tactics to disguise themselves as ants, allowing them to infiltrate ant colonies.

Mar 10 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means to find ants in the house

Finding ants in the home is a common situation that raises discomfort and questions about cleanliness and environmental factors.

Mar 8 • 16:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A species of ant has been discovered where only queens live and reproduce without males

Researchers have confirmed the existence of an ant species, Temnothorax kinomurai, that survives solely with queens and reproduces asexually, without the need for males or worker ants.

Mar 8 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Passion for ants led researcher to the direction of the Biological Institute in SP

Ana Eugênia Campos, a dedicated biologist, has been leading the Instituto Biológico in São Paulo since 2019, focusing on research related to plant and animal health and environmental protection.

Mar 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Prolonged dry causes ants to swarm 'everywhere', but there are positives

Ant infestations have surged in South Australia's Riverland due to prolonged dry weather, prompting both challenges and some optimistic prospects with recent rainfall.

Mar 6 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kiviselg: Ukraine managed to increase its controlled territory in February

Colonel Ants Kiviselg reported that in February, Ukraine was able to reclaim more territory than it lost for the first time since the summer offensive of 2023.

Mar 6 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on developments at the front lines of the Ukraine war

A press conference will be held by Colonel Ants Kiviselg to discuss the situation in the Russia-Ukraine war, broadcast live on ERR's portal.

Mar 6 • 05:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Unexpected Biological Trick: Butterflies 'Sing' to Ants to Survive

A new study reveals that certain butterfly larvae use rhythmic signals akin to musical language to communicate with ants, gaining protection and sustenance from them.

Feb 27 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Ants trapped in amber tell how tiny life was millions of years ago

Study of gemstones containing various organisms reveals interactions between different species from the past.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Architectural Historian: Manors Were a Heavy Burden for Our Country

Architect Ants Hein discusses the burdensome legacy of manorial estates in Estonia during a recent cultural award ceremony.

Feb 26 • 08:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Business could face $500k fine or jail time for spreading fire ant nests

A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.

Feb 24 • 05:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Kiviselg: Communication Restrictions Have Made the Situation of Russian Forces More Difficult

Estonian military intelligence chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg stated that restrictions on communication, particularly by SpaceX's Starlink and the Russian government's limit on Telegram usage, have negatively impacted Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine

A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Billy

A group of ants attempts to confront an unheeded elephant causing destruction in their colony, with comedic yet futile results.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Kiviselg: Russia Timed Record Airstrikes on Ukraine for Cold Weather

Colonel Ants Kiviselg reports that Russia has dramatically increased its airstrikes against Ukraine during the recent cold weather, targeting energy infrastructure.

Feb 13 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

LIVE at 12: Overview of developments on the front lines of the Ukraine war

An update on the situation in the war between Russia and Ukraine will be provided by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of Estonia's Defense Forces during a press conference.

Feb 13 • 05:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Collections of the Sports Museum: Olympic Champion Ants Antson's Proud Outfit

The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum showcases notable items related to Estonia's Olympic winter sports history, including the outfit of Olympic champion Ants Antson.

Feb 12 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Journalist Sarah Santaolalla accuses ‘El hormiguero’ of exercising "violence from a studio" due to her appearance: "They weren't ants, they were rats"

Sarah Santaolalla criticizes the show 'El hormiguero' for mocking her physical appearance during a debate.

Feb 11 • 13:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Ants Conquering the World Have Established Themselves in Europe: Stings Leave Bumps, Struggling Against Them is Hopeless

Red fire ants, originating from Latin America, are invading Europe, causing significant ecological disruption and even loss of human life.

Feb 8 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Ants Nõmper, Lauri Mälksoo ⟩ The gene bank in a state of hibernation awaits its prince

The dormant gene bank in Estonia is awaiting a funding boost, as discussed by legal expert Ants Nõmper and academic Lauri Mälksoo.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Headread Book Year Blog: Ants Viirese 'Trees and People'

Ingrid Velbaum-Staub introduces Ants Viirese's work 'Trees and People' in the Headread Book Year blog, emphasizing the importance of cultural ecology and the relationships between key environmental elements and humans.

Feb 5 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Ants affected by air pollution are no longer allowed into the nest

German scientists have found that air pollutants, especially ozone, alter ants' ability to return to their nests after foraging trips.

Feb 4 • 06:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Pollution alters the scent of ants, triggering attacks from their colony mates

A study from the Max Planck Institute of Chemical Ecology reveals that air pollution affects ant behavior by altering their scent, leading to increased aggression among colony members.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC

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