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Alien ant invasion: how climate change helps exotic species colonise Europe

Video. Insects thrive as temperatures rise

Updated: 19/06/2023 - 18:45 GMT+2

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Climate Now investigates how warmer winters and sunnier springs are encouraging the spread of exotic species of ant to western Europe.

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