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Rare ant colony stolen from nature reserve in Devon

Rare ant colony stolen from nature reserve in Devon
Sky News Monday 02 November 2026, 11:57 UTC 1 min read
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The scene at Chudleigh Knighton Heath, from where the nest was taken. Pic: Devon Wildlife Trust/PA

The scene at Chudleigh Knighton Heath, from where the nest was taken. Pic: Devon Wildlife Trust/PA
Devon (LOCATION) Chudleigh Knighton Heath (LOCATION) Devon Wildlife Trust/PA (ORG)
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