"Invasive Ants Trigger Ecological Chain Reaction, Altering Lions' Prey Selection"

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Invasive big-headed ants in Kenya have caused a chain reaction that led to lions shifting their hunting habits from zebra to African buffalo, impacting the entire ecosystem. The arrival of the invasive ants disrupted the balance between native ants, elephants, lions, and their prey, ultimately leading to changes in the lions' hunting behavior. This complex interaction highlights the potential cascading effects of invasive species on ecosystems.
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