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Red-tailed tropic bird chick swarmed by red ants. Photo credit- Sheldon Plentovich-USFWS (10967580504)

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Summary[edit] Description: Johnston Atoll NWR is working to eradicate the yellow crazy ant. A non-native ant species that is causing harm to seabirds and disrupting their ability to reproduce. Learn more about how the Service is working to eradicate the ants: usfwspacific.tumblr.com/post/67589291621/saving-seabirds-... Date: 20 November 2013, 13:04. Source: Red-tailed tropic bird chick swarmed by red ants. Photo credit: Sheldon Plentovich/USFWS. Author: USFWS - Pacific Region.

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