National Geographic: 13 species of ants found in Manhattan


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An unexpected cast of characters has found a home on Broadway: At least 13 species of ants mingle along the famous thoroughfare and other Manhattan streets, a new study says.

This insect diversity surprised scientists, who discovered the many ants living on street medians in New York City, the United States' largest metropolis.



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