Small Insects, Big Damage: The Global Ant Trade Is Booming The recent surge in ant smuggling from Kenya to Europe has highlighted a disturbing trend – the booming trade in exotic insects, particularly African ants.
This phenomenon is not just about enthusiasts keeping ants as pets; it's about the far reaching consequences of this fascination on ecosystems and governance.
Despite being prohibited in Kenya, thousands of African ants are still smuggled out of the country each year.