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Federal job cuts lead to a black market boom ... for ants

Marketplace Morning Report

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The Surprising Surge of the Ant Black Market

This chapter explores the emergence of a black market for ants due to federal staffing cuts impacting entomology oversight. It discusses the risks posed by this trade to ecosystems and public health, highlighting the unintended consequences of such niche activity.

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