Rare ant nest stolen from last place in England where species survives

The Guardian Environment • 11/2/2026

Summary

A nest containing up to 5,000 narrow-headed ants, one of England’s rarest ant species, has been stolen from the Chudleigh Knighton Heath nature reserve in south Devon. The Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) reported that this theft sets back years of conservation work, as this location is the last place in England where the species survives.

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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 55

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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