Here's your latest episode from the For Isley My Love CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com.

This episode explores the hidden world of wildlife trafficking, from ant queens to ancient whale traps, and celebrates remarkable encounters with nature. It also highlights conservation successes for endangered species.

• Kenyan authorities uncovered a black market for giant African harvester ants, with queens selling for up to $220.

• Messor cephalotes ants are keystone species, and their removal threatens East African grasslands.

• In March 2026, 2,000 ant queens were seized at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport; 5,000 were confiscated in 2025.

• A Chinese national was arrested as the alleged mastermind of the ant trafficking operation.

• Wildlife expert Mookone Wutie warns that "unsustainable harvesting can l ...