Plastic Pollution Entraps Ants, Study Finds

Scientists have discovered ants becoming entangled in plastic fibers for the first time, marking a new milestone in the planet's plastic pollution problem. The ants were found on the Spanish island of La Palma, and lab tests confirmed that two of the fibers were made of plastic. The impact and extent of this phenomenon are not yet fully understood, but it highlights the need for further research on the interaction between plastics and terrestrial insect species. Plastic pollution has been found in various natural environments worldwide and is known to have a detrimental effect on marine life. The study is published in the journal Ecological Entomology.