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The ants that run the world

Some time ago, the yellow crazy ant was accidentally brought to Australia's Christmas Island. These ants, known for their predatory behavior, can kill organisms over 500 times their size. In this fascinating talk, find out how Dr. Kirsti Abbott and her team are studying these insects and working on ways to re-balance the Christmas Island ecosystem.

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Some time ago, the yellow crazy ant was accidentally brought to Australia's Christmas Island. These ants, known for their predatory behavior, can kill organisms over 500 times their size. In this fascinating talk, find out how Dr. Kirsti Abbott and her team are studying these insects and working on ways to re-balance the Christmas Island ecosystem.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSydneySalon, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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Dr Kirsti Abbott

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