The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion
How one insect is reshaping the ecosystem of the African savannah. The post The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion appeared first on Nautilus.
ew animals are more synonymous with the African savannah than the lion. With its muscular stride and ferocious roar, it has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and nobility. As an apex predator, it sits at the top of the food chain—the only real predator it must fear is the human. But recently, one of the savannah’s tiniest inhabitants, one that is barely visible, has fundamentally reshaped the fortunes of the lion, as well as those of a number of other
