Savanna+-+Invasive+Species

Savanna Invasive Species  The fire ant is an invasive species of the African Savanna. It is replacing the local ant species and eliminating other arthropods. These little changes can mess up the food chain dramatically. The fire ant is believed to affect the eyes of sea turtles, elephants, and large cats of the Savanna and the bite of a fire ant is painful. Scientists are working on removing the species from the African Savanna. For more information visit [|The National Zoo]Website.