Wildlife smugglers are upping the ‘ante’ - or rather, focusing more on rare insects, such as ants. While big game, like rhinos and elephants (and their body parts), is still highly prized, stricter patrols have made life hard for poachers - prompting them to turn to smaller, lesser-known creatures, which can also fetch big bucks on the black market. Two Belgian teenagers are among a gang of four suspected smugglers recently busted by Kenyan authorities - in a sign that this kind of activity is now also being cracked down on. They reportedly looked ‘distraught’ and very uncomfortable in court - did they have ants in their pants? Swipe through for the details.
Ahmed Kaballo
Wildlife smugglers are upping the ‘ante’ - or rather, focusing more on rare insects, such as ants. While big game, like rhinos and elephants (and their body parts), is still highly prized, stricter patrols have made life hard for poachers - prompting them to turn to smaller, lesser-known creatures, which can also fetch big bucks on the black market. Two Belgian teenagers are among a gang of four suspected smugglers recently busted by Kenyan authorities - in a sign that this kind of activity is now also being cracked down on. They reportedly looked ‘distraught’ and very uncomfortable in court - did they have ants in their pants? Swipe through for the details.
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