#wildlifesmuggling — Public Fediverse posts

Ant-collecting in the news.

'In the biblical text Book of Proverbs, King Solomon describes the harvester ant as a model of wisdom and industriousness: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!”'

Smuggled in syringes: how Nairobi became a nexus for the black market in giant harvester ants
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/may/13/smuggled-illegal-global-trade-giant-harvester-ants-kenya-asia-europe

#ants #WildlifeSmuggling

Sending 7 swans, 6 geese, 4 blackbirds (calling birds), 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge (with or without its attendant a pear tree) to your loved one without giving due consideration to how they will house, feed, or clean up after them seems to be a thoroughly alpha-male trick to pull.

And most likely illegal too, depending on your location and permit requirements. Please check with local authorities before proceeding.

I think you'll find that the 5 golden rings (likely cursed by Sauron anyway) will not make up for the inconvenience.

Maybe just send chocolates, yeah?

#12DaysOfChristmas #IllegalActivities #WildlifeSmuggling #Christmas