Poachers are making as much as Ksh176,148 (€1,200) for a queen ant sold in Europe, making the animals one of the new popular game for poachers. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), poachers are turning away from the traditional endangered animals to microbes, insects, reptiles, and rare plants.
This has forced the agency to contend with new, cheeky tactics poachers have developed to get an edge over authorities.
Over the years, wildlife traffickers have targeted iconic animals, including elephants, rhinos, and big cats, for their ivory, horns, and skins.
While strides have been made to curb this crime, the poachers have evolved to target smaller, more unique yet equally precious animals.
