Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant
Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.
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"The narrow-headed ant is only found at one site in England and the erratic ant is also nationally scarce, putting these species' survival at risk."
— Laura Krusin , Activist
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Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.
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