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Can you figure out the savanna mystery? - Cella Wright

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In the early 2000s, one of the world’s most widespread invasive species landed in Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau: big-headed ants. They expanded rapidly into super-colonies, preying on other insects, spiders, and even small birds. Their presence has wreaked havoc on the ecosystem and significantly changed the landscape. So, how did these tiny creatures have such a huge impact? Cella Wright investigates.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Cella Wright
Director
Steve West, Lazy Chief
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Composer
George Rodriguez
Sound Designer
George Rodriguez
Produced by
Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Cella Wright
Fact-Checker
Charles Wallace
Expert Consultant
Douglas Kamaru

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